Rare offering of an iconic property, Tryon's historic Toy House. Both of the cottages are currently set up for residence, but the property is in the central business district and can be returned to use as a business or short or long term rentals. The Toy House retains it's original fireplace with Mother Goose Tiles and carved walnut mantle along with carved beams in the living room's cathedral ceiling. There are many intricate touches throughout the house that are unique to the fairy tale image it was meant to present. The guest house has it's own address, #51, and was originally used as the workshop for creating the toys and has 728 SF of living space including a kitchen, bedroom, bath and living/dining room along with a deck. The original stone steps and walkways remain, plus city water and sewer and it is an easy walk to anywhere in down town Tryon in just minutes!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Roberta Heinrich• Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
Directions: From I 26 in Columbus, take HWY 108 toward Tryon to HWY 176, turn left, to to E. Howard Street, turn left, house and guest house are on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Polk County
APN: T11-H1
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1300
Sq. Ft. Upper: 108
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1192
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 728
Building Area Total: 1300
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1.5 Story
Around this home
Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$327,000 – $396,000
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