A timeless Tryon estate blending historic craftsmanship with modern comfort on 13.77 acres. Originally an 1880 two-room dog-trot log cabin, the home evolved through a 1927 expansion and a 1963 modern addition that introduced vaulted ceilings and open living spaces. The main residence offers 3,194 heated square feet plus a 340-square-foot loft suite, complemented by a separate 1,203-square-foot two-bedroom guest house. Features include three fireplaces, a great room with stone chimney, pine floors, and a brand new heat pump. Outdoor living areas feature two patios, tiered gardens, and a pool with new liner. Equestrian amenities include a three-stall barn, tack and feed rooms, multiple fenced pastures, a dry lot, and easy access to the FETA trail system.
Single-familyProperty Type
1882Year Built
13.77 acresLot Size
$380Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Byrd• Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
Located in Hunting Country with FETA trails access, Griststone Farm is a charming 13-acre horse farm. The farm includes main residence, 2-bedroom guest cottage, mountain views and outbuildings for equipment storage. The home boasts 1880s log cabin wing plus a sunny kitchen wing with master on main. Equestrians will appreciate the 3-stall shed row barn with tack and feed room plus pastures with established grass, run-in shed, 3-board fencing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,958 (+10.4%)
$398,475 + $727,947
$1,126,422
2024
$5,396 (+2.3%)
$269,780 + $547,354
$817,134
2023
$5,274 (+4.5%)
$269,780 + $547,354
$817,134
2022
$5,049
$269,780 + $547,354
$817,134
2021
$5,049 (+14.1%)
$269,780 + $547,354
$817,134
2020
$4,427
$269,780 + $396,366
$666,146
2019
$4,427 (+8.1%)
$269,780 + $396,366
$666,146
2018
$4,094
$269,780 + $396,366
$666,146
2017
$4,094 (+136.1%)
$269,780 + $396,366
$666,146
2015
$1,734
$127,822 + $163,971
$291,793
2014
$1,734
$127,822 + $163,971
$291,793
Public record
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13.77 Acres
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1990
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1882
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Single Family Residential
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Polk County
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P75-2
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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