Polk County property record for 31 Whitney Ave, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,552 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | T5-B2 |
| Primary APN | T5-B2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 3129 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 WHITNEY AVE |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-3779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | T5, 0T57 TRYON AREA 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRYON AREA 57 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 920304 |
31 Whitney Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 818, TRYON, NC 28782-0818 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 177 / 1410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Whitney Ave was $1,552.
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 | $1,552.00 | $335,382 (-) Land $78,000 Building $257,382 | $335,382 (-) Land $78,000 Building $257,382 |
| 2025 | $1,552.00 | $335,382 Land $78,000 Building $257,382 | $335,382 Land $78,000 Building $257,382 |
| 2023 | $955.00 | $166,879 Land $44,200 Building $122,679 | |
| 2021 | $166,879 Land $44,200 Building $122,679 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Whitney Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 31 Whitney Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 138 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 | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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