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$281,005$171 / 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 74How 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

459 RIPPY RD

TRYON, NC 28782
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,639 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.
1.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$281K
$207K low$355K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,106 (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.$195,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,117
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,160

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.1.35
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Tryon Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 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

459 Rippy Rd 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.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Tryon 28782
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Polk County

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
$111K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$281,005
CheaperTypical $412,370Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,639 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size1.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1.87 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 459 Rippy Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTryon 28782Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,00526% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17114% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,639 ft²58% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.35 ac42% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than196043% of homes34% of homes

About 459 Rippy Rd

How much is 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC is $281,005 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $207,463 to $354,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC?

459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,639 square feet of living space and a 1.35-acre lot.

When was 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC built?

459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC?

459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC is assigned to Tryon Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC compare to other homes in Tryon 28782?

Among the 2,542 homes in Tryon 28782, it is worth more than 26% of them ($281,005 against a typical $412,370), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($171 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,639 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (1.35 ac against a typical 1.87 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1960 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 26% 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 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 459 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC was $1,106. The county assessed it at $195,160.

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