Improve your Altitude! Fixer Upper at the top of the mountain! 2600 feet above sea level - but minutes to downtown Tryon, NC. Investment Property or future vacation home? Short term rental? All three? Popular gated community includes resident access to a fishing lake and a swimming lake with a small "beach" area. Tennis/Pickleball court and a community clubhouse are available to owners and their guests. Property offered includes 3 tax parcels totaling 3.93 acres! Total of 4 lots, 2 lots are combined as the tax parcel with the house, and there are 2 extra lots, one on either side of the home. The lots have their own buried utilities and could be sold separately to help pay for renovations. Great unfinished walk out basement with high ceiling, perfect to use for future living space. Public water system, no wells needed. Buried utilities. Winter mountain views, covenants allow for some view clearing with approval. This property needs significant renovations. Priced to sell, all offers considered.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
3.93 acresLot Size
$208Price/Sq.Ft.
$187/moHOA Dues
Listed by Linda Noble• Looking Glass Realty, Saluda
Contact: linda@lookingglassrealty.com
Bought with Janice Blackwell• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Est. $1,721 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 700 Summit Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4344125
May 21, 2026
Sold
$220,000
$208/sq ft
Feb 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$275,000
$260/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$885
$29,475 + $120,595
$150,070
Public record
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.93 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
P25-213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: Other - See Remarks
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Interior Entry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: None
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Beach - Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: MX
Zoning Specification: MX
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.93
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: None, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
Restrictions Description: see C & R
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: David Swain
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $2,240
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 2240.00
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: USE SECOND GATE TO MELROSE MOUNTAIN - it is about a mile past the first gate. Go through the gate and first fork to the right onto Summit Road. GPS works fine up there.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake Access, Picnic Area, Recreation Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Polk County
APN: P25-213
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 1000
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1058
Living Area: 1058
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,058
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1058
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Saluda Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
5/10
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
1 days above 103° expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 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
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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