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$385,276$459 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $385,000 on Mar 12, 2026

38 BUZZARDS REST TRL

SALUDA, NC 28773
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
840 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.
2.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$385K
$362K low$409K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$385,000 · Mar 12, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$385,276
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$308,221

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,487 (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.$255,212 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,152
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,795
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,212

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.2.82
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

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
Saluda Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.3 mi

District: Polk County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28773These 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.133
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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,304
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.78 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,486
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.69 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

38 Buzzards Rest Trl 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 more per square foot than 86% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Saluda 28773
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Saluda 28773

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

This home
$181K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Saluda 28773.

How it measures up in Saluda 28773

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saluda 28773.

Estimated value$385,276
CheaperTypical $433,528Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$459
CheaperTypical $298Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size2.82 ac
SmallerTypical 1.63 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 38 Buzzards Rest Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaluda 28773Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$385,27640% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45984% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²12% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.82 ac66% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than200274% of homes83% of homes

About 38 Buzzards Rest Trl

How much is 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC is $385,276 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $361,627 to $408,925. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC last sell?

38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC last sold on Mar 12, 2026 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC?

38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 2.82-acre lot.

When was 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC built?

38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

What schools serve 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC?

38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC is assigned to Saluda Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Polk County High School (high), rated C+; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC compare to other homes in Saluda 28773?

Among the 1,971 homes in Saluda 28773, it is worth more than 40% of them ($385,276 against a typical $433,528), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($459 against a typical $298), it is bigger than 12% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (2.82 ac against a typical 1.63 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2002 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 48% 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 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Buzzards Rest Trl, Saluda, NC was $1,487. The county assessed it at $255,212.

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