Polk County property record for 553 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 4.12 acres (179,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,500 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P107-24 |
| Primary APN | P107-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 179,467 sqft (4.12 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 SANDY PLAINS RD |
| City | TRYON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28782-8744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | SANDY PLAINS, 600B 600B COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | B COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
553 Sandy Plains Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 FAIR WINDS DR, TRYON, NC 28782-8823 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 307 / 1967 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 000448/945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 553 SANDY PLAINS RD, TRYON, NC 28782-8744 |
| Document Number | 000448/945 |
| Book / Page | 448 / 945 |
| Map Reference | FILE D PG 981 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 FAIR WINDS DR, TRYON, NC 28782-8823 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Sandy Plains Rd was $1,112.
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 | $1,112.00 | $209,311 (-) Land $91,040 Building $118,271 | $209,311 (-) Land $91,040 Building $118,271 |
| 2025 | $1,112.00 | $209,311 Land $91,040 Building $118,271 | $209,311 Land $91,040 Building $118,271 |
| 2023 | $1,064.00 | $166,874 Land $83,040 Building $83,834 | |
| 2021 | $166,874 Land $83,040 Building $83,834 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 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 553 Sandy Plains Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · above 68% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Windstream.
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