PEACEFUL AND PRIVATE! Perfect Country Cottage has been beautifully restored and is absolutely move in ready! Investment opportunity. Make Tryon your home, or use this cottage as a dream getaway with extra income from short term rentals. This property sits directly along the future Saluda Grade Trail, a walking and bicycle trail that will establish a direct path to Downtown Tryon shops and restaurants. Two bedrooms, two full baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, wood stove, beautiful gardens, and even a 10' x 16' storage building...this property has it all! Light and lovely interiors, new flooring throughout, and a flowing floor plan make this a special find! This house is over 100 years old and the ceiling heights in some rooms are under 7'. That square footage is included in the total square footage per NCREC guidelines that apply to older houses.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$289Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Linda Noble• Looking Glass Realty, Saluda
Contact: linda@lookingglassrealty.com
Bought with Craig Severance• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Est. $2,012 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 289 Carson St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4374392
Jun 12, 2026
Sold
$340,000
$289/sq ft
May 11, 2026
Pending
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Apr 25, 2026
Listed
$374,500
$319/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4312441
Feb 24, 2026
Price Changed
$389,900
$332/sq ft
Oct 27, 2025
Price Changed
$399,500
$340/sq ft
Oct 17, 2025
Listed
$409,500
$349/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3767285
Oct 6, 2021
Sold
$265,500
$226/sq ft
Aug 20, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 15, 2021
Price Changed
$269,500
$229/sq ft
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$285,000
$243/sq ft
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Delightful Tryon Cottage in private area, within easy walking distance of downtown Tryon. The home has had a strong short-term rental history and would make a great full-time home or weekend getaway. Roof, bathrooms and interior finishes among more recent updates. Enjoy the quiet Tryon evenings from the large sitting porch or the fire pit out back.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3536012
Aug 26, 2019
Sold
$179,000
$152/sq ft
Aug 22, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2019
Contingent
—
Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$179,000
$152/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3311819
Sep 7, 2017
Sold
$121,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 7, 2017
Sold
$121,000
$103/sq ft
Aug 21, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2017
Delisted
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Aug 20, 2017
Listed
$120,000
$102/sq ft
Aug 19, 2017
Listed
$120,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,162 (+6.7%)
$47,250 + $196,174
$243,424
2024
$1,088 (+1.7%)
$47,250 + $133,493
$180,743
2023
$1,070 (+3.5%)
$47,250 + $133,493
$180,743
2022
$1,034 (−0.6%)
$47,250 + $133,493
$180,743
2021
$1,041 (+15.3%)
$47,250 + $134,671
$181,921
2020
$902 (+66.7%)
$47,250 + $98,673
$145,923
2019
$541 (+5.2%)
$47,250 + $37,918
$85,168
2018
$514
$47,250 + $37,918
$85,168
2017
$514 (−3.1%)
$47,250 + $37,918
$85,168
2016
$531 (+5.4%)
$47,250 + $39,549
$86,799
2015
$504
$47,250 + $39,549
$86,799
2014
$504
$47,250 + $39,549
$86,799
Public record
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
T8-H12
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup