12 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
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FOR SALE
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5.16 ACRES

$775,000

Original price: $795,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,129 sqft (on 5.16 acres)

12 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782

Est. Mortgage $4,699/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
5.16 acre lot
$248/sqft
Garage
HOA $3/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Seasonal mountain viewsWalk-out lower levelNatural breeze fansStone terraced gardensNative landscaping
Set on 5.16 wooded acres in Tryon’s Gillette Woods, 12 E Park Drive feels private from the moment you arrive. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers more than 3,100 square feet, with two bedrooms on the main level and a daylight walk-out lower level.

A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors the main living area, while a second gas fireplace in the dining room adds warmth during cooler months. Both have remote-controlled temperature settings. The kitchen and primary bath were renovated in 2022, with the primary bath designed to bring some of the experience of a spa home.

Downstairs, the walk-out level provides room for guests, recreation and storage, along with a yoga studio that can also serve as a home gym or meditation space.

Much of life here extends outdoors. A large screened porch looks into the fenced backyard and woods, and a 17-foot swim spa offers a place to swim or unwind year-round. The property has seasonal mountain views, stone terraced gardens and native landscaping, with peach, blue spruce and magnolia trees added to the grounds.

Although the house is surrounded by more than five acres, downtown Tryon is only minutes away. The local wine shop, restaurants and historic movie theater are close by, and the trails and waterfalls of the Blue Wall Preserve are approximately one mile from the house. High-speed internet, an EV charging outlet, direct propane connection and a whole-home generator make the setting practical for everyday living.

The home has also seen substantial investment over the past several years, including a new roof in 2019, HVAC and whole-home generator in 2020, and kitchen and primary bath renovations in 2022. Additional work in 2024 included the swim spa and dedicated pad, EV charging outlet, native landscaping and tree plantings, natural breeze fans and upgrades to both gas fireplaces.

12 E Park Drive offers something increasingly hard to find in Tryon: more than five wooded acres and genuine privacy, with downtown and the Blue Wall Preserve just minutes away.

Please do not drive up the driveway. Please make an appointment to see the house.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Mark Lauer
Looking Glass Realty, Saluda
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4415463
Also Listed on Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 12 E Park Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up AccessNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Flex Space, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sunroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3129 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, PropaneAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Electric,Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas LogHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Bamboo, Carpet
View
Has a ViewView: Winter

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck, Rear Porch, ScreenedFencing: Back YardExterior: Other - See Remarks
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Detached Garage,Garage on Main Level
Pool
Pool: Pool/Spa ComboPool
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Surface & Elevation
Elevation: 1000 FeetElevation: 1000Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2366 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 763 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 37Days on Market: 40

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, WoodNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: P3635

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $775,000Price Per Sqft: $248

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: TryonCommunity: Gillette Woods
School Information
Elementary School: TryonJr High / Middle School: PolkHigh School: Polk

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 4415463

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2366 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $30/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5.16 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4415463Attribution Contact: mark@lookingglassrealty.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2366

Around this home

What Locals Say about Tryon

At least 24 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say there's wildlife

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Barbara C.
    "We have a large community of horse owners. Lots of unemployed former textile workers - and beautiful hill country and a large population of retirees. Low traffic. "
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  • Barbara C.
    "It’s a country small town. Little transport but also very little traffic. Easy to drive around. A variety of hone styles and sizes - some farms near some relaxed neighborhoods. "
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  • Dan
    "Nearly everyone around here has animals. You see people walking their dogs all the time. Dogs are always welcome in most establishments. "
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  • Dan
    "The community has events on all the holidays: Christmas, New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving. "
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  • Barbara C.
    "You must have a car to live in the foothills. Public transport is minimal at best and expensive - and relatively infrequent. "
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  • b Clarke
    "It’s a horse community with lovely mountains and little shops and winding roads. It’s quite full of retirees and equally populated by lifetime residents. It does not take long to feel at home. "
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  • Dan
    "I don’t commute anywhere. I work at home. People need a car to get around here. I use to work 30 miles away. "
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  • Jbaclarke
    "This is a semi-rural area. Most homes are outside the city limits and are an acre or more. Many homes are mobile homes and the rest of one story single family dwellings. As such, most homeowners are not considered part of a community - and tend to celebrate or socialize with friends either from church or from the local horse community. "
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  • Maryhurleylee
    "it's beauty is outstanding nestled in the foothills of the blue Ridge Mountains, Charming and quaint! "
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  • Lane R.
    "Beautiful area with lots of horse farms and vintage Tryon homes. Close to town yet you feel as if you are very far away. Many homes have mountain views with ample acreage with pastures and wooded settings. I like the area so much I own a rental property in the area. I consider very desirable location."
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  • Wcumming
    "Tryon is a quiet, friendly town with low crime and great community involvement. Vibrant downtown, good local shops and services and within 25 miles of three large cities for shopping and entertainment."
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  • Amy P.
    "Amazing schools. As a foreign service family we move often and send our kids to many schools. Polk county ranks at the top for us. Both kids are thriving here academically and socially. The town is safe and clean and our kids enjoy a level of freedom and independence unheard of these days. We love it. "
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  • johnh
    "Lived in tryon for some time. I moved back north. Not a very friendly community. Best if you have strong ties here. People originally from around this area feel as if people moving here is not good for them. Poor economy. Businesses constantly failing. And it is true there is an alcohol problem as many people are bored and unhappy in tryon especially people under 50 or so. Not a good place for children. This town should also be red flagged as a gang stalking community. Ideal for retirees who don't go out much."
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Market trends in Tryon

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
79
9MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$738K
Since last month
Decreased$45K (-5.7%)
Since last year
Increased$204K (+38.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$213K (+40.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +113% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$738K
September 2026$762K
August 2026$783K
July 2026$586K
June 2026$587K
May 2026$592K
April 2026$586K
March 2026$585K
February 2026$580K
January 2026$565K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
200 Piney Mountain Rd, Tryon, NC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$940,000
07/24/26
3
2.5
4,306
1463 Carolina Dr, Tryon, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$435,000
12/29/25
3
3
2,157
423 Dogwood Trl, Tryon, NC
0.33
Single-Family Home
$332,500
10/08/25
2
2.5
1,860
56 Cardinal Cir, Tryon, NC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$377,500
07/20/26
3
2
2,100
750 Braewick Rd, Tryon, NC
0.63
Single-Family Home
$604,000
06/10/26
3
2
1,982
80 Laurel Ave, Tryon, NC
0.60
Single-Family Home
$360,000
07/01/26
4
2.5
2,466
439 Lockhart Rd, Tryon, NC
0.69
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/01/26
4
2
1,671

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.00
-
-
-
-
Off Market
185 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.08
$247,200
2
2
845
Off Market
185 Eastpark Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.08
$293,100
2
2
965
Off Market
218 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.08
$519,300
3
2.5
2,226
Off Market
190 Overlook Cres, Tryon, NC 28782
0.08
$706,700
3
4
2,539
Off Market
190 Overlook Cir, Tryon, NC 28782
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
170 Overlook Cres, Tryon, NC 28782
0.09
$583,700
3
3
2,591
Off Market
170 Overlook Cir, Tryon, NC 28782
0.09
$534,300
3
3
2,190
Off Market
149 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.10
$457,100
3
3
1,756
Off Market
1509 Carolina Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.10
$552,900
3
3
2,626
Off Market
220 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.11
$454,400
4
3
1,912
Off Market
220 E Park St, Tryon, NC 28782
0.11
$472,500
3
3
1,976
Off Market
1909 Carolina Dr, Tryon, NC 28782
0.11
$689,000
3
3
2,359
Off Market
1313 Hogback Mountain Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
0.12
$532,400
3
3
2,070
Off Market
1407 Hogback Mountain Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
0.12
$413,500
3
3
1,798
Off Market
1271 Hogback Mountain Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
0.12
$391,700
3
3
1,166
Off Market
1361 Hogback Mountain Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
0.13
$580,800
2
3
1,760
Off Market
150 Overlook Cir, Tryon, NC 28782
0.13
$669,900
3
2.5
2,512
Off Market
230 Overlook Cir, Tryon, NC 28782
0.13
$652,200
3
3
2,554
Off Market
1339 Hogback Mountain Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
0.13
$544,100
3
2
2,954
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4415463
PriceChange
$775,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 26, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4415463
Listed For Sale
$795,000
May 7, 2024
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4124398
Sold
$525,000
Apr 3, 2024
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4124398
Listed For Sale
$525,000
Dec 20, 2019
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3563887
Sold
$309,900

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Frequently asked questions about 12 E Park Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 12 E Park Dr?
    Based on a $775,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 12 E Park Dr in Tryon, NC is approximately $4,793 (about $4,343 principal & interest, $375 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Tryon?
    Residents describe Tryon, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Tryon, NC.
  • What are the closest schools to 12 E Park Dr?
    The closest schools to 12 E Park Dr in Tryon, NC are Polk County High School (rated 5/10), Polk County Middle School (rated 4/10), Tryon Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10).
  • What is 12 E Park Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12 E Park Dr in Tryon, NC is $737,900.
  • Does 12 E Park Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12 E Park Dr in Tryon, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 12 E Park Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 12 E Park Dr in Tryon, NC has a pool.
12 E Park Dr, Tryon, NC 28782 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,129 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 19, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4415463.