Polk County, NC Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Polk County was $473K last month, down 18.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Polk County is $234, up 6.8% since last year.
Polk County Housing Market Trends
In July 2025, Polk County home prices were down 18.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $473K. On average, homes in Polk County sell after 54 days on the market compared to 58 days last year. There were 24 homes sold in July this year, up from 24 last year.

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- $435,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths2,449 sq ft2627 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756List Price$465,000Sale to List6% under listDays on Market287 days2627 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
- $350,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,694 sq ft160 Lakota Ln, Tryon, NC 28782List Price$360,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market181 days160 Lakota Ln, Tryon, NC 28782
- $190,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,108 sq ft790 Thompson Rd, Saluda, NC 28773List Price$199,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market69 days790 Thompson Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
- $368,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft0 Melvin Hill Rd, Columbus, NC 28722List Price$375,000Sale to List2% under listDays on Market380 days0 Melvin Hill Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
- $72,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft00 Holland Dr #15, Columbus, NC 28722List Price$75,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market28 days00 Holland Dr #15, Columbus, NC 28722
- $1,715,951 Last Sold Price4 beds4.5 baths5,011 sq ft820 Phillips Rd, Columbus, NC 28722List Price$2,600,000Sale to List34% under listDays on Market131 days820 Phillips Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
- $45,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft0 Winter Dr Lot 7, Mill Spring, NC 28756List Price$45,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market54 days0 Winter Dr Lot 7, Mill Spring, NC 28756
- $545,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,622 sq ft3531 Big Level Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756List Price$545,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market161 days3531 Big Level 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 Tryon Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 407 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Saluda Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 146 Students | 3 reviews |
4/10 Polk Central Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 341 Students | 1 reviews |
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