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81 GAFFNEY ST

SALUDA, NC 28773
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,848 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.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,688 (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.$345,408 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,408
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$345,408

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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.Garage, Detached
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 · 0.4 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.6 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.9 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

81 Gaffney 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 74% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Polk County

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 area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 1.61 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 81 Gaffney St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaluda 28773Polk County
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²70% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac24% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than200071% of homes80% of homes

About 81 Gaffney St

When did 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC last sell?

81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC last sold on Dec 7, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC?

81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

When was 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC built?

81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

What schools serve 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC?

81 Gaffney St, 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 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC compare to other homes in Saluda 28773?

Among the 1,967 homes in Saluda 28773, it is bigger than 70% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 1.61 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (2000 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 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Gaffney St, Saluda, NC was $3,688. The county assessed it at $345,408.

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