Polk County property record for 497 Meadowlark Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,669 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P35-189 |
| Primary APN | P35-189 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,964 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 778 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 778 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Account Number | 38220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 MEADOWLARK DR |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1 |
| Legal Description | P35C, P35C P35C |
| Legal Subdivision | JACQUELYN BALISH |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 HERMITAGE RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29615-1807 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 376 / 1026 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 00469/1625 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 497 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2519 |
| Document Number | 00469/1625 |
| Book / Page | 469 / 1625 |
| Map Reference | FILE E PG 1763 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 497 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-2519 |
| Document Number | 0004691628 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 469/1628 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2042 |
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 | $2,669.00 (+3.53%) | $454,919 (-) Land $58,700 Building $396,219 | $454,919 (-) Land $58,700 Building $396,219 |
| 2025 | $2,578.00 (+7.37%) | $454,919 (+30.97%) Land $58,700 Building $396,219 | $454,919 (+30.97%) Land $58,700 Building $396,219 |
| 2023 | $2,401.00 | $347,352 Land $46,960 Building $300,392 | |
| 2021 | $347,352 Land $46,960 Building $300,392 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 64 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: Verizon, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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