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54 CAROLINA ST

SALUDA, NC 28773
0
Baths
1,800 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.
0.32 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.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,468 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$699,411 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$242,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$457,161
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$697,161
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$699,411

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.5 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.8 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%

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How this home compares

54 Carolina St 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 75% 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.

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.6 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 54 Carolina St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaluda 28773Polk County
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²68% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac7% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than196025% of homes34% of homes

About 54 Carolina St

When did 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC last sell?

54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC last sold on Dec 31, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC?

54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC has 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC built?

54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC?

54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC is assigned to Saluda Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Polk County High School (high), rated B; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC compare to other homes in Saluda 28773?

Among the 1,967 homes in Saluda 28773, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 1.6 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1960 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 54 Carolina St, Saluda, NC was $7,468. The county assessed it at $699,411.

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