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$596,139$520 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

888 S RIVER RD

TRYON, NC 28782
2
Baths
1,147 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.
8.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1760
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$596K
$491K low$701K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,779 (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.$814,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$143,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$671,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$565,436
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$814,500

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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.54
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
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
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

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 · 2.2 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.3 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

888 S River 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 more than 77% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Tryon 28782
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Tryon 28782
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Tryon 28782
  • Among the oldest homes in Tryon 28782

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
$113K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 76% 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$596,139
CheaperTypical $410,645Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$520
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,147 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,523 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size8.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.85 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1760
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 888 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTryon 28782Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$596,13976% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52094% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,147 ft²25% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.54 ac86% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than1760almost no homesalmost no homes

About 888 S River Rd

How much is 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC is $596,139 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $491,459 to $700,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC last sell?

888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC last sold on Dec 31, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC?

888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,147 square feet of living space and a 8.54-acre lot.

When was 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC built?

888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC was built in 1760, making it 266 years old.

What schools serve 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC?

888 S River 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 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC compare to other homes in Tryon 28782?

Among the 2,537 homes in Tryon 28782, it is worth more than 76% of them ($596,139 against a typical $410,645), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($520 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,147 ft² against a typical 1,523 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (8.54 ac against a typical 1.85 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1760 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 77% 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 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 888 S River Rd, Tryon, NC was $4,779. The county assessed it at $814,500.

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