Polk County property record for 253 Miller Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,489 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P35-90 |
| Primary APN | P35-90 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 41050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 MILLER DR |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-4530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1 |
| Legal Description | .73 ACRE, P35C P35C |
| Legal Subdivision | P35C |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
253 Miller Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MILLER DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 396 / 1667 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Miller Dr was $2,489, up 3.5% from the year before.
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 | $2,489.00 (+3.54%) | $424,274 (-) Land $36,500 Building $387,774 | $424,274 (-) Land $36,500 Building $387,774 |
| 2025 | $2,404.00 | $424,274 Land $36,500 Building $387,774 | $424,274 Land $36,500 Building $387,774 |
| 2023 | $1,496.00 | $216,418 Land $29,200 Building $187,218 | |
| 2021 | $216,418 Land $29,200 Building $187,218 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Miller Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 19 |
| 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 253 Miller Dr is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 71% 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: 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 40 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 |
May also be available: Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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