Polk County property record for 502 Meadowlark Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.77 acres (77,101 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,326 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P35-203 |
| Primary APN | P35-203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 77,101 sqft (1.77 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Account Number | 35440 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-4589 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1 |
| Legal Description | P35C, P35C P35C |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT ENTITLED HARRY G GOODHEART III |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TRYON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
502 Meadowlark Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 496 / 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00352/0088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Document Number | 0499001329 |
| Book / Page | 499 / 1329 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Document Number | 00496/2002 |
| Book / Page | 496 / 2002 |
| Map Reference | FILE E PG 16-19 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1204 LAKE POINTE CIR, ROSWELL, GA 30075-6716 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Document Number | 0004962005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 496/2005 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Document Number | 000473/926 |
| Book / Page | 473 / 926 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 WICKLOW RD, 211, CAMPOBELLO, SC 29322-9056 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 CHESTNUT ST, TRYON, NC 28782-3483 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 502 MEADOWLARK DR, TRYON, NC 28782-4589 |
| Document Number | 000467/760 |
| Book / Page | 467 / 760 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 WICKLOW RD, 211, CAMPOBELLO, SC 29322-9056 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2615 WATERCREST CT, MARIETTA, GA 30062-7714 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 502 Meadowlark Dr was $2,326, 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 | $2,326.00 (+3.52%) | $396,521 (-) Land $70,200 Building $326,321 | $396,521 (-) Land $70,200 Building $326,321 |
| 2025 | $2,247.00 | $396,521 Land $70,200 Building $326,321 | $396,521 Land $70,200 Building $326,321 |
| 2023 | $1,867.00 | $270,154 Land $56,160 Building $213,994 | |
| 2021 | $270,154 Land $56,160 Building $213,994 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 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 502 Meadowlark Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
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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