Polk County property record for 3971 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $831 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P115-2 |
| Primary APN | P115-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,302 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 9773 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | SANDY PLAINS RD |
| City | RUTHERFORDTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 600, 700 ZION GROVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ZION GROVE |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
3971 Sandy Plains Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in February 1967.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1701 KINGSTON RD, KINGSTOWN, NC 28150-8662 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 1967 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 1967 |
| Deed Book / Page | 140 / 115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3971 Sandy Plains Rd was $831.
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 | $831.00 | $156,561 (-) Land $45,000 Building $111,561 | $156,561 (-) Land $45,000 Building $111,561 |
| 2025 | $831.00 | $156,561 Land $45,000 Building $111,561 | $156,561 Land $45,000 Building $111,561 |
| 2023 | $716.00 | $112,267 Land $47,000 Building $65,267 | |
| 2021 | $112,267 Land $47,000 Building $65,267 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3971 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 3971 Sandy Plains Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 73% 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 17 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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