Polk County property record for 496 Meadowlark Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.27 acres (98,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,151 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P35-206 |
| Primary APN | P35-206 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 314 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 98,881 sqft (2.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 275 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Account Number | 53599 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1 |
| Legal Description | P35C, P35C P35C |
| Legal Subdivision | P35C |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
496 Meadowlark Dr is held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 453 / 2433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Document Number | 00499/1644 |
| Book / Page | 499 / 1644 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Document Number | 0499001644 |
| Book / Page | 499 / 1644 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Document Number | 00453/2433 |
| Book / Page | 453 / 2433 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,060.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 RIDGETOP RD, 320, TRYON, NC 28782-7693 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 496 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2520 |
| Document Number | 0004532436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 453/2436 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 496 Meadowlark Dr was $4,151, 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 | $4,151.00 (+3.54%) | $707,547 (-) Land $87,700 Building $619,847 | $707,547 (-) Land $87,700 Building $619,847 |
| 2025 | $4,009.00 | $707,547 Land $87,700 Building $619,847 | $707,547 Land $87,700 Building $619,847 |
| 2023 | $3,659.00 | $529,269 Land $70,160 Building $459,109 | |
| 2021 | $529,269 Land $70,160 Building $459,109 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 496 Meadowlark 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 496 Meadowlark Dr is moderate, ranking above 43% 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 43% of the US · above 64% 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 19 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 |
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