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$463,520$197 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $340,000 on May 1, 2008

243 CATAWBA DR

TRYON, NC 28782
3
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
2,358 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.79 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$464K
$359K low$568K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340,000 · May 1, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,327 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,566,911 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,446,911
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,402,321
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,566,911

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.79
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Polk Central Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.8 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.5 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Polk County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28782These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

243 Catawba Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Tryon 28782

What homes are worth in Tryon 28782

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$117K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Tryon 28782.

How it measures up in Tryon 28782

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tryon 28782.

Estimated value$463,520
CheaperTypical $412,370Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area2,358 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.79 ac
SmallerTypical 1.81 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 243 Catawba Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTryon 28782Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$463,52060% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19723% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,358 ft²86% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.79 ac25% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than200998% of homes96% of homes

About 243 Catawba Dr

How much is 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC is $463,520 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $359,222 to $567,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC last sell?

243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC last sold on May 1, 2008 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC?

243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC has 3 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2,358 square feet of living space and a 0.79-acre lot.

When was 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC built?

243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

What schools serve 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC?

243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC is assigned to Polk Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated C-; Polk County High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC compare to other homes in Tryon 28782?

Among the 2,542 homes in Tryon 28782, it is worth more than 60% of them ($463,520 against a typical $412,370), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($197 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,358 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.79 ac against a typical 1.81 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2009 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Catawba Dr, Tryon, NC was $8,327. The county assessed it at $1,566,911.

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