Polk County property record for 1536 Howard Gap Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2.43 acres (105,851 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,316 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P47-289 |
| Primary APN | P47-289 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 105,851 sqft (2.43 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 7147 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1536 HOWARD GAP RD |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-8676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP P47 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P47 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 920301 |
Source: Polk County records · APN P47-289
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1536 HOWARD GAP RD, TRYON, NC 28782-8676 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000189873 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,316.00 (+17.71%) | $232,345 (+43.64%) Land $59,300 Building $173,045 | $232,345 (+43.64%) Land $59,300 Building $173,045 |
| 2023 | $1,118.00 | $161,753 Land $43,585 Building $118,168 | |
| 2021 | $161,753 Land $43,585 Building $118,168 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 8, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 12 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF TRYON serves 5,494 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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