Enjoy the quiet of a wooded 1.24 acres off convenient Howard Gap Road, with mountain views everywhere, in a unique, quality-built mid-century modern home featuring a solarium with a hot tub. The interior doors are ash, and the door trims, railings and balusters are all solid mahogany. Current owners have installed hardwood flooring, upgraded lighting to LED throughout along with ceiling fans, added gas logs upstairs and down, and installed new rear steps, hot water heater and invisible fencing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.24 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Byrd• Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
Contact: Jeff@JeffByrdTryon.com
Bought with Byrdie Kent• French Broad Real Estate Co.
Privately sited in a beautiful wooded setting this stunning contemporary home offers a unique combination of wood & light throughout. Impressive great room with vaulted ceilings, stacked stone fireplace & wood floors open to upscale kitchen w/center island & granite counters, large master BR suite with luxurious en-suite bath & walk-in shower, spacious laundry room. Lower level features 2 bedrooms, bath and family room with fireplace. Large sun room/solarium w/hot tub. Attached 2 car garage. Expansive decking to enjoy the natural surroundings. Don't miss the opportunity to own this very special home in a desirable and convenient location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,566
$47,400 + $575,674
$623,074
Tax history for 548 Howard Gap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,566
$47,400 + $575,674
$623,074
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.24 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Polk County
APN
P47-175
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: 1
SqFt Garage: 634
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 2
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Basement: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Partial, Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 336
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 336
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: None
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: None
Zoning: R
Zoning Specification: RE 1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy. 108, take Old Howard Gap Road to a left on Howard Gap. Driveway is on left just past intersection of Howard Gap and Warrior Roads.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.24 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P47-175
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.: 2930
Living Area: 2930
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,548
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,382
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1548
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Split Level
Around this home
Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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 105° expected this year, 19 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
$515,000 – $623,000
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