Polk County property record for 244 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,373 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | T11-C2 |
| Primary APN | T11-C2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Finished Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 964 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 964 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 32041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 MELROSE AVE |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-3329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | T11D, 0T64 TRYON AREA 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRYON AREA 64 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 920304 |
244 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 MELROSE AVE, TRYON, NC 28782-3329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 314 / 1468 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 244 Melrose Ave was $1,373.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Tryon Town |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,373.00 | $296,717 (-) Land $43,350 Building $253,367 | $296,717 (-) Land $43,350 Building $253,367 |
| 2025 | $1,373.00 | $296,717 Land $43,350 Building $253,367 | $296,717 Land $43,350 Building $253,367 |
| 2023 | $964.00 | $168,365 Land $38,250 Building $130,115 | |
| 2021 | $168,365 Land $38,250 Building $130,115 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · other causes |
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 244 Melrose Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF TRYON serves 5,494 people · EPA ID NC0175010 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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