Buyer got cold feet before inspection. Take advantage and come see. This storybook cottage is situated in an idyllic setting that looks out over a field perfect for horses to roam and old barn on the property. Plenty of parking for extra guests or horse trailer. As you enter in this home thru the sun room, you will be charmed by all the built-ins, wood floors and fireplace. The spacious living room flows nicely into the adjoining dining room that is accented by a large window wall. The kitchen is amply sized with numerous cabinets and stainless appliances. There are two master suites with T&G wall siding and en suite bathrooms. The full laundry room gives you ample space and storage. The attached garage has a 12x24 shop/storage space. This wonderful country feel is actually only two miles from charming downtown Tryon! 18 miles and 30 minutes from Hendersonville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Stacee Peterson• Town and Mountain Realty
Bought with Lauretta Cook• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
This storybook cottage is situated in an idyllic setting complete with a bold stream. As you enter in this home thru the sun room, you will be charmed by all the built-ins, wood floors and fireplace. The spacious living room flows nicely into the adjoining dining room that is accented by a large window wall. The kitchen is amply sized with numerous cabinets and stainless appliances. There are two master suites with T&G wall siding and en suite bathrooms. The full laundry room gives you ample space and storage. The attached garage has a 12x24 shop/storage space. Don't miss seeing this country cottage only minutes to Tryon.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,059 (+6.3%)
$57,000 + $300,133
$357,133
2024
$1,937 (+10.0%)
$35,500 + $231,802
$267,302
2023
$1,761 (+4.4%)
$35,500 + $214,067
$249,567
2022
$1,686 (+3.1%)
$35,500 + $214,067
$249,567
2021
$1,636 (+78.9%)
$35,500 + $214,067
$249,567
2020
$915
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2019
$915 (+4.6%)
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2018
$875 (+6.1%)
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2017
$824 (−11.6%)
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2015
$932 (+3.2%)
$34,000 + $113,761
$147,761
2014
$903
$34,000 + $113,761
$147,761
Tax history for 85 Judge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,059 (+6.3%)
$57,000 + $300,133
$357,133
2024
$1,937 (+10.0%)
$35,500 + $231,802
$267,302
2023
$1,761 (+4.4%)
$35,500 + $214,067
$249,567
2022
$1,686 (+3.1%)
$35,500 + $214,067
$249,567
2021
$1,636 (+78.9%)
$35,500 + $214,067
$249,567
2020
$915
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2019
$915 (+4.6%)
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2018
$875 (+6.1%)
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2017
$824 (−11.6%)
$35,500 + $90,528
$126,028
2015
$932 (+3.2%)
$34,000 + $113,761
$147,761
2014
$903
$34,000 + $113,761
$147,761
*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
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
P34-45
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
SqFt Garage: 598
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Other Parking: Circular Drive, additional large parking area
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barn(s), Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open Lot, Paved
Lot Size Area: 2.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 500x151x593x260
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Shared
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RE-5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Tryon take Hwy 176N, bearing right at the split onto Hwy 108E towards Columbus. Turn left onto Howard Gap Road and go about .5 mile and turn left on Warrior Drive. Follow Warrior for about a mile to a left on Judge Road. First driveway on the left, see sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Polk County
APN: P34-45
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1678
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1678
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1678
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
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Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Estimated sale price
$389,000 – $471,000
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