Polk County, NC Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Polk County was $490K last month, up 37.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Polk County is $235, up 7.0% since last year.
Polk County Housing Market Trends
In April 2025, Polk County home prices were up 37.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $490K. On average, homes in Polk County sell after 98 days on the market compared to 49 days last year. There were 22 homes sold in April this year, down from 24 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $261,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1.5 baths1,264 sq ft12 Hilltop Ln, Columbus, NC 28722List Price$295,000Sale to List12% under listDays on Market165 days12 Hilltop Ln, Columbus, NC 28722
- $45,000 Last Sold Price1 bed0.5 baths—sq ft190 Old Holbert Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773List Price$110,000Sale to List59% under listDays on Market99 days190 Old Holbert Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
- $1,600,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths3,000 sq ft111 North Coast Dr, Mill Spring, NC 28756List Price$1,675,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market18 days111 North Coast Dr, Mill Spring, NC 28756
- $174,900 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,112 sq ft50 Hawkins Ln, Mill Spring, NC 28756List Price$174,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market280 days50 Hawkins Ln, Mill Spring, NC 28756
- $575,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3.5 baths2,112 sq ft6873 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139List Price$590,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market61 days6873 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
- $29,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft5 Kelly Ln #5, Mill Spring, NC 28756List Price$29,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market86 days5 Kelly Ln #5, Mill Spring, NC 28756
- $380,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,612 sq ft11 Will Green Rd, Tryon, NC 28782List Price$500,000Sale to List24% under listDays on Market123 days11 Will Green Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
- $365,000 Last Sold Price1 bed1 bath1,071 sq ft1446 W Mcguinn Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756Redfin CorporationList Price$399,000Sale to List9% under listDays on Market200 days1446 W Mcguinn Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
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Schools in Polk County
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7/10 Sunny View Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 134 Students | 2 reviews |
7/10 Rutherfordton Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 390 Students | 2 reviews |
5/10 Polk Central Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 341 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Tryon Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 407 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Saluda Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 146 Students | 3 reviews |
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