Polk County property record for 1496 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $721 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P107-95 |
| Primary APN | P107-95 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 27966 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1496 SANDY PLAINS RD |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-7703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 600, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
1496 Sandy Plains Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 PARMER ST, FOREST CITY, NC 28043-3526 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 264 / 636 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1496 Sandy Plains Rd was $721.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $721.00 | $135,754 (-) Land $35,000 Building $100,754 | $135,754 (-) Land $35,000 Building $100,754 |
| 2025 | $721.00 | $135,754 Land $35,000 Building $100,754 | $135,754 Land $35,000 Building $100,754 |
| 2023 | $695.00 | $108,926 Land $30,000 Building $78,926 | |
| 2021 | $108,926 Land $30,000 Building $78,926 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1496 Sandy Plains Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2015–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1496 Sandy Plains Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Pangaea Internet Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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