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$291,099$264 / 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 79How 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

525 RIPPY RD

TRYON, NC 28782
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,104 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.
2.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$291K
$229K low$353K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,863 (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.$328,671 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,171
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,295
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$328,671

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.65
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
Tryon Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 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

525 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 72% of homes in Tryon 28782
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Tryon 28782
  • Older than 75% 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
$114K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$291,099
CheaperTypical $410,797Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size2.65 ac
SmallerTypical 1.85 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 525 Rippy Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTryon 28782Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,09928% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26451% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²22% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.65 ac62% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than195133% of homes25% of homes

About 525 Rippy Rd

How much is 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC is $291,099 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $229,313 to $352,885. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC last sell?

525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC last sold on Dec 9, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC?

525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,104 square feet of living space and a 2.65-acre lot.

When was 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC built?

525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.

What schools serve 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC?

525 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 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC compare to other homes in Tryon 28782?

Among the 2,542 homes in Tryon 28782, it is worth more than 28% of them ($291,099 against a typical $410,797), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($264 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (2.65 ac against a typical 1.85 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1951 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 28% 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 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Rippy Rd, Tryon, NC was $1,863. The county assessed it at $328,671.

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