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Off Market Nov 2020 for $496K

$746,524

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,147/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,755

sq ft

525 Wilderness Rd, Tryon, NC 28782

About this home

A Classic home, designed by renowned architect Holland Brady, located on desirable Wilderness Road on 3.8 beautifully lush & private acres. The welcoming front porch opens to a gracious foyer & light-filled rooms offering various views of the outdoors at every vantage point. The rooms are generous in size, featuring many built-ins & plenty of closets & storage space. The 23x15 Living Room features a wall of bookcases, cozy fireplace & spectacular view of the many mature trees adorning the property. The lovely garden areas afford a flagstone patio, stone walls & a serene atmosphere in which to enjoy many relaxing days & evenings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

3.8 acresLot Size

$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Jean Wagner • Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty

Bought with Barbara Claussen • Claussen Walters LLC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3665310

Redfin Estimate

$746,524

$250K since sold in November 2020$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 113.1% higher than the average sale price ($350K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$325,000
A
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$310,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft
102 Little House Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$604,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,982 sq ft
750 Braewick Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$255,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
191 Flat Rock Hill Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$278,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,955 sq ft
3465 Lynn Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$329,500
F
2 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
7 Rippy Hill Ln, Tryon, NC 28782

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Market trends in 28782, NC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$422K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

100d

12 days MoM

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Sale history for 525 Wilderness Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 12, 2020

Sold

$496,500

$180/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3665310

Nov 13, 2020

Sold

$496,350

$180/sq ft

Sep 27, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 25, 2020

Listed

$496,000

$180/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3481049

Mar 29, 2019

Sold

$375,000

$136/sq ft

Mar 9, 2019

Contingent

—

Mar 7, 2019

Listed

$379,000

$138/sq ft

+27

A Classic home, designed by renowned architect Holland Brady, located on desirable Wilderness Road on 3.8 beautifully lush & private acres. The welcoming front porch opens to a gracious foyer & light-filled rooms offering various views of the outdoors at every turn. Rooms are generous in size, featuring many built-ins & plenty of closets & storage space. The 23x15 Living Room features bookcases, cozy fireplace & spectacular view of the mature trees adorning the property. Lovely garden areas offer a flagstone patio, stone walls & a serene atmosphere in which to enjoy many relaxing days & evenings.

Public Records

Feb 28, 2019

Sold

$160,000

$58/sq ft

SPMLS #227630

Nov 2, 2015

Sold

$240,000

$87/sq ft

May 31, 2015

Listed

$269,000

$98/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM585785

Nov 2, 2015

Sold

$240,000

$87/sq ft

Nov 2, 2015

Sold

$240,000

$87/sq ft

Sep 12, 2015

Delisted

—

May 30, 2015

Listed

$269,000

$98/sq ft

+14

This classic Tryon home is nestled in the woods on 3.80 quiet, private acres with pretty stone walls, a delightful garden, flagstone patio areas, inviting front porch, mature landscaping and winter mountain views. The charming interior has a wonderful floor plan with gracious sized rooms, lots of storage space and abundant windowsthroughout that brings the beauty of nature indoors! See Attachments for complete property details.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,923 (+14.6%)

$162,600 + $523,395

$685,995

2024

$3,423 (+3.8%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2023

$3,296 (+4.5%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2022

$3,153 (+1.4%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2021

$3,108 (+159.2%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2020

$1,199 (−2.2%)

$41,560 + $128,839

$170,399

2019

$1,226 (+4.6%)

$41,800 + $128,839

$170,639

2018

$1,172 (+6.2%)

$41,800 + $128,839

$170,639

2017

$1,104 (+2.0%)

$41,800 + $128,839

$170,639

2015

$1,082 (+3.2%)

$40,268 + $132,149

$172,417

2014

$1,048

$40,268 + $132,149

$172,417

Tax history for 525 Wilderness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,923 (+14.6%)

$162,600 + $523,395

$685,995

2024

$3,423 (+3.8%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2023

$3,296 (+4.5%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2022

$3,153 (+1.4%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2021

$3,108 (+159.2%)

$91,560 + $389,424

$480,984

2020

$1,199 (−2.2%)

$41,560 + $128,839

$170,399

2019

$1,226 (+4.6%)

$41,800 + $128,839

$170,639

2018

$1,172 (+6.2%)

$41,800 + $128,839

$170,639

2017

$1,104 (+2.0%)

$41,800 + $128,839

$170,639

2015

$1,082 (+3.2%)

$40,268 + $132,149

$172,417

2014

$1,048

$40,268 + $132,149

$172,417

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.76 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

P48-74

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport - 2 Car, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Level: Lower
Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
Room 1 Beds Total: 1
Room 2 Beds Total: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3 Level: Lower
Room 1 Baths Full: 1
Room 1 Baths Half: 1
Room 2 Baths Full: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Breakfast,Dining Room,Entry Hall,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Pantry,Sunroom

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Utility

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Lower Level
Laundry Room Level: Main

Dining Room Information
Breakfast Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main

Sunroom Information
Sunroom Level: Main

Other Rooms Information
Pantry Level: Main
Entry Hall Level: Main

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 224
Sq. Ft. Unheated Lower: 224

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Pantry, Sunroom, Bathroom 3, Utility Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Fixed, Built-Ins
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Natural Gas, Refrigerator, Washer

Utility Room Information
Utility Room Level: Lower

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Front,Screened

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 3.80 acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-3

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Polk

Location Information
Directions: From Tryon, take Hwy 108 toward Columbus. Turn Right at McFarland Drive, then Left onto Wilderness Rd. 0.05 miles to 525.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Polk County
APN: P48-74

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2755
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1825
Sq. Ft. Lower: 930
Building Area Total: 2755
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished, Block, Brick/Mortar
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement

Around this home

Schools

Tryon Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Polk County Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi

4/10

Polk County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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Tryon, NC • 28782

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$710,000 – $859,000

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Home values near 525 Wilderness Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
590 Wilderness Rd, Tryon, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2537 Sq. Ft.	$524,697
381 Wilderness Rd, Tryon, NC 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3110 Sq. Ft.	$754,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
571 Wilderness Rd, Tryon, NC 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1762 Sq. Ft.	$471,121
109 Mimosa Inn, Tryon, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$336,344

Address	Redfin Estimate
686 Wilderness Rd, Tryon, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1506 Sq. Ft.	$463,969
114 Mimosa Inn Ln, Tryon, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2457 Sq. Ft.	$487,411

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