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Polk County Homes and Land for Sale
Touted as the "First Peak of the Blue Ridge," Polk County has long welcomed flatlanders to a higher altitude. The area’s foothills are rich with history, culture, crafts, vast natural areas, and unique culinary traditions.
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Polk County is quickly growing! Homes for sale in the area include hobby farms, planned equestrian communities, and urban living near the quirky downtown. Local home buyers can truly Live the Life You Choose.
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BUYING PROPERTY IN POLK COUNTY
Beverly-Hanks has an office conveniently located on Main Street in Saluda. If you're searching for homes and land in Polk County, our expert real estate agents are available to help. Your Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTOR® is backed by an outstanding support staff and committed to the highest standards of customer service.
Find the homes in Polk County that allow you to Live the Life You Choose. Click below to search Polk County, NC real estate for your ideal listings.
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POLK COUNTY REAL ESTATE IS ALL ABOUT LOCATION:
Polk County is sandwiched between Henderson and Rutherford Counties in the NC Foothills. Interstate 26 runs through Polk County before entering South Carolina. Most of Polk's 20,000 residents live in or near the county's three main towns of Saluda, Tryon, and Columbus. Park Ridge and Pardee hospitals are available just minutes away in Hendersonville, and St. Luke’s Hospital is located in Columbus. The county's largest body of water is Lake Adger, which offers opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature. Residents of the county are also within a short driving distance to national wonders like the Green River Game Lands, Dupont State Recreational Forest, and Pisgah National Forest.
POLK COUNTY PROXIMITIES:
Lake Lure: 22 minutes
Rutherfordton: 26 minutes
Downtown Hendersonville: 31 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport: 35 minutes
Downtown Asheville: 50 minutes
Brevard: 58 minutes
POLK COUNTY TAX RATES (2018–2019):
Polk County tax rates are per $100 of assessed valuation.
Columbus: $ 0.4446
Saluda: $ 0.6450
Tryon: $ 0.6088
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN POLK COUNTY
Polk County is a collection of active, historic, and growing communities. Read about recent news, events, and real estate market updates for the area on the Beverly-Hanks blog.
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS IN Polk
Below is a selection of properties in Polk. If you would like to view all properties in this area. click here
$1,150,000
501 Sunset Ridge Drive
Columbus 28722
This is a rare opportunity to own one of Columbus's most iconic homes. This incomparable mountaintop estate provides privacy, luxury, and views tha ...
MLS# 3616947 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$829,000
298 Green Fields Lane
Columbus 28722
Gorgeous, well maintained home and Morton barn are nestled among pristine pastures with long-range views of the Blue Ridge front range. This home o ...
MLS# 3630061 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$700,000
1795 Sandy Plains Road
Tryon 28782
Beautiful storybook cottage with decks, porches, and beautiful gardens. Your home is across the road from the Overmountain Vineyards. The basement h ...
MLS# 3517304 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$700,000
104 Glenn Court
Mill Spring 28756
Quality-built Arts & Crafts style home inside the beautiful gated natural gas community of Bright’s Creek. Home features a great room with vau ...
MLS# 3630163 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$598,500
339 Greenville Street
Saluda 28773
Step onto the wrap-around porch of this gracious 1895 Victorian home and you'll feel as though you've left the worries of the world behind. As you e ...
MLS# 3626702 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$575,000
176 Skyview Drive
Saluda 28139
Breathtaking mountain views! This home was smartly designed to capture the sunrise and sunsets while you take in the views of the Blue Ridge Mountai ...
MLS# 3635110 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
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Properties in Polk
Below is a selection of properties in Polk. If you would like to view all properties in this area. click here
$1,150,000
501 Sunset Ridge Drive
Columbus 28722
This is a rare opportunity to own one of Columbus's most iconic homes. This incomparable mountaintop estate provides privacy, luxury, and views tha ...
MLS# 3616947 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$829,000
298 Green Fields Lane
Columbus 28722
Gorgeous, well maintained home and Morton barn are nestled among pristine pastures with long-range views of the Blue Ridge front range. This home o ...
MLS# 3630061 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$700,000
1795 Sandy Plains Road
Tryon 28782
Beautiful storybook cottage with decks, porches, and beautiful gardens. Your home is across the road from the Overmountain Vineyards. The basement h ...
MLS# 3517304 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$700,000
104 Glenn Court
Mill Spring 28756
Quality-built Arts & Crafts style home inside the beautiful gated natural gas community of Bright’s Creek. Home features a great room with vau ...
MLS# 3630163 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$598,500
339 Greenville Street
Saluda 28773
Step onto the wrap-around porch of this gracious 1895 Victorian home and you'll feel as though you've left the worries of the world behind. As you e ...
MLS# 3626702 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
$575,000
176 Skyview Drive
Saluda 28139
Breathtaking mountain views! This home was smartly designed to capture the sunrise and sunsets while you take in the views of the Blue Ridge Mountai ...
MLS# 3635110 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Come See the First Peaks of the Blue Ridge!
Polk County is divided into two regions: the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western third of the county and Piedmont of the eastern two-thirds. Since it is in a transition zone between the two regions, Polk County is often referred to as being in the North Carolina Foothills.The elevation of Polk County ranges from just under 800 feet near the confluence of the Green River and Broad River to over 3,200 feet on Tryon Peak and Wildcat Spur.
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Welcome to North Carolina’s Horse Country!
Did you know that Polk County has been one of the South’s top equestrian destinations for more than 100 years?
Polk County’s long and storied equestrian history started in 1917 with the Pine Crest Inn in Tryon, a renowned spot where northerners could come and ride their horses during the winter. The Tryon Horse Show began in 1929 (the third oldest of its kind in the country) and the Block House Steeplechase in 1934. In 1956, the US Equestrian Team trained in Tryon for the Olympics.
Tryon still offers world-class equine veterinary, boarding, and training facilities, as well as more than 100 miles of private trail systems. The town has probably been best known for its Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE), a 390-acre educational and recreational center that provides programs in nature study, outdoor recreation, and equestrian competition.
The $100 million, 1,450-acre Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) takes a love for horses to the next level. TIEC features 10 riding arenas, over 1,000 permanent stalls, elevated and shaded viewing decks, restaurants, family activities, boutiques, and more. TIEC was chosen as the host of the 2018 World Equine Games.
Explore Polk County’s Historic Districts
Today, downtown Saluda is recognized as a National Historic District. Stroll leisurely among tree-lined streets of lovely Victorian homes and browse the many distinctive shops, art and craft galleries, and delicious restaurants along historic Main Street. Walk into its century-old general stores, and get a whiff of glossy oil-stained, heart pine floors stirring up memories of times gone by.
Get Outside and Enjoy the Community
It would be a shame not to enjoy all the outdoor adventures Polk County has to offer, including parks, walking tours, hiking, road biking, swimming, fishing, camping, ziplining, and whitewater adventures in the Green River Gorge.
Every June, the Blue Ridge Barbeque Festival held at Harmon Field attracts thousands of visitors from around the country. The festival is the largest in Polk County and was named by the Travel Channel among their Top 5 World's Best Barbecue Contests. Beyond barbecue, the two-day festival includes artisans, live music, and a variety of food.
More Adventures are Just a Short Drive Away
Polk County is conveniently located a short drive from many of the Southeast’s top cities and destinations. In addition to being just a short drive from Asheville and Hendersonville, the town is less than an hour from the Greenville-Spartanburg region of South Carolina. Charlotte, Columbia, and Atlanta are just a few hours away.
Learn more about Polk County on their county website or via their Chamber of Commerce.
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN POLK COUNTY
Polk County is a collection of active, historic, and growing communities. Read about recent news, events, and real estate market updates for the area on the Beverly-Hanks blog.
Community Amenities
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Outfitter/River Pro
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Walking/Hiking Trails
Nearby Activities
- Lake Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Running
- Walking/Hiking
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Boating
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Swimming
- Shopping
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Art/Culture
- Secondary Education
- Continuing Education
- Golf
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The scatter diagram plots price (along the horizontal axis) and square footage (along the vertical axis), the pattern of the resulting points reveals any correlation present between the price and the size of the home. When enough correctly selected closed sales are present a linear regression can be calculated providing insight for properly pricing a property. This graph is only useful when similar properties are considered. For assistance identifying similar properties and determining if a correlation does exist, please contact your agent or customer service.
This line graph monitors the average amount of time it takes to market and close on a property. This is useful for monitoring whether a market is accelerating or decelerating. Since it is calculated from closed properties it is useful as a trailing indicator. For assistance predicting the future direction of the market based on active properties, please contact your agent or customer service.
Examining the number of homes sold per month can be an effective way to gauge the sales pace for a particular market. When sales pace is considered alongside days on market the two metrics can prove very effective for revealing future market conditions.
In neighborhoods where properties closely resemble one another, tracking price per square foot over time can provide some basic pricing insight. It’s important to only use this graph in neighborhoods with properties of similar age, condition, and size. For help determining if price per square foot is appropriate, please contact your agent or customer service for more assistance.
This pie chart considers the distribution of sales across all of the price brackets during a specific time period and area. The chart is useful for quickly analyzing which price categories are most commonly sold and when multiple pie charts are considered for spotting consumer preferences across different geographies.
Information throughout these charts are represented as reported by the North Carolina Multiple Listing Service, which does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.