Polk County property record for 470 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | T14-A13 |
| Primary APN | T14-A13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 27778 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 470 MELROSE AVE |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | T14, 0G07H G-WOODS THOUSAND PINES |
| Legal Subdivision | G-WOODS THOUSAND PINES |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 920304 |
470 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2001.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 470 MELROSE AVE, TRYON, NC 28782 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 270 / 1200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 470 Melrose Ave was $973.
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 | $973.00 | $210,203 (-) Land $50,960 Building $159,243 | $210,203 (-) Land $50,960 Building $159,243 |
| 2025 | $973.00 | $210,203 Land $50,960 Building $159,243 | $210,203 Land $50,960 Building $159,243 |
| 2023 | $698.00 | $122,015 Land $28,224 Building $93,791 | |
| 2021 | $122,015 Land $28,224 Building $93,791 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 470 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 470 Melrose Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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