Tucked away in the peaceful and desirable Gillette Woods neighborhood, this distinctive 3BR, 3BA home offers incredible potential. Set on over 2 acres this property presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a quiet, tranquil setting. The home features a unique octagonal design with an open-concept living area filled with natural light from numerous windows and doors that lead to the screened porch. A sunken conversation pit around the stone FP provides a perfect spot for cozy gatherings. The layout includes an original kitchen, den/dining area and a primary bedroom with en-suite bath. A separate wing has two additional bedrooms, a bath, family room and kitchenette, once part of a private living space that could easily be reimagined to suit your needs. Beautiful stone patio entrance. Newer oak flooring throughout most of the home. Partial basement. This home is offered AS-IS and priced accordingly to reflect needed updates and repairs including the replacement of decks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.35 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janice Blackwell• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Contact: jkwblackwell@gmail.com
Bought with Janice Blackwell• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,166
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 171
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 995
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Interior Features: Split Bedroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: R2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
HOA Subject To: Optional
Association Fee: $30
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 30.00
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From Tryon: Pacolet Street to Melrose Ave. Turn right on Melrose Ave. At fork stay left. Melrose becomes Braewick. Stay on Braewick to stop. Turn right on Carolina Dr. and an immediate right on Hillswick to 320 on the right just before Hillswick comes back out to Carolina Dr.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: T17-C6
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2117
Living Area: 2117
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,117
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2117
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tryon, NC • 28782
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$522,000 – $631,000
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