226 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
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SOLD
JAN 2, 2026

$1,502,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,894 sqft (on 20 acres)

226 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722

Est. Refi. Payment $8,846/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 2, 2026 for $1,500,000 (13% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.5M
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$81K (-5.1%)
Since last sale
$0 (0%)
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 +204% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.5M
August 2026$1.51M
July 2026$1.51M
June 2026$1.51M
May 2026$1.52M
April 2026$1.51M
March 2026$1.51M
February 2026$1.5M
January 2026$1.5M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
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
271 Collinsville Rd, Columbus, NC
0.88
Single-Family Home
$496,000
08/25/26
3
2.5
2,175
2458 Green Creek Dr, Columbus, NC
1.55
Single-Family Home
$600,000
10/02/25
2
4
3,317
156 Eagle Nest Rd, Columbus, NC
1.09
Single-Family Home
$300,000
01/21/26
3
2
1,757
156 Eagles Nest Rd, Columbus, NC
1.10
Single-Family Home
$300,000
08/20/26
3
2
1,757
241 Pine Field Dr, Tryon, NC
1.84
Single-Family Home
$675,000
02/06/26
4
2.5
3,175
650 McDowell Rd, Columbus, NC
1.81
Single-Family Home
$799,900
04/23/26
3
3
3,702
102 Uncle Coss Pond, Columbus, NC
2.01
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
02/18/26
4
4.5
4,901

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
55 Matthew St, Columbus, NC 28722
0.44
$344,100
3
3
1,756
Off Market
36 Skylane Ct, Columbus, NC 28722
0.60
$584,900
3
2.5
2,664
For Sale
36 Sky Lane Ct #1, Columbus, NC 28722
0.68
$584,900
3
2.5
2,662
For Sale
7400 S Nine Nc Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722
0.83
-
3
2
1,580
Off Market
7400 S State Highway 9, Columbus, NC 28722
0.83
-
3
2
1,580
Off Market
271 Collinsville Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
0.88
$496,000
3
2.5
2,175
Recently Sold
684 Coxe Rd, Columbus, NC 28782
0.89
$526,800
3
2
1,706
Off Market
378 & 374 Collinsville Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
0.95
$1,190,000
5
5
3,757
For Sale
378 Collinsville Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
0.99
$1,132,800
3
4
3,299
Off Market
72 McEntire Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
0.96
$848,000
4
4
2,743
For Sale
9818 S State Highway 9 Ln, Columbus, NC 28722
0.97
$1,150,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 226 John Smith Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2000
20 acre lot
2,894 sqft
$518/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

What's unique:Second barnEight paddocksWash stallTack roomSoaring ceilingsCenter aisle barn
This desirable horse facility w/ deeded CETA trails is located in the heart of horse country in Polk County & close to Tryon! Barndominium with center aisle barn includes eight 12x12 stalls, wash stall, fly spray system, a dedicated tack room for boarders, and a separate owner's tack room w/ full bath & laundry all on the main level. The upper level reveals a breathtaking 3BR/2BA ~2900sqft owner's home. Soaring ceilings and an elegant open floor plan await you. A second barn complements the main barn. It has 4 additional stalls (convertible into broodmare stalls), 3 wash racks, a dry-grooming area, tack room, tool room, blanket storage, shavings storage room, hay storage room, and an office/break room that could easily be converted into a small apartment. Covered large dressage arena, plus a 100x200 outdoor arena & lunge ring perfect for hunter/jumpers. Eight paddocks with dividing lanes. RV pad w/ septic hook-up. Entire perimeter is fenced. 6.4 miles to TIEC!
226 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,894 sqft single-family home built in 2000. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Jan 2, 2026 (13% below the $1,725,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,502,500, with a rent estimate of $2,558/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Laura Peek
Gasperson-Peek Realty
Ray Gasperson
Gasperson-Peek Realty
Bought with: Lane Robbat, (828) 817-4663, Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4235483

Home Details for 226 John Smith Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2894 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Tankless Water Heater, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Upper LevelMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas Unvented, Propane
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
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Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedOther Structures: Barn(s), Hay Storage, Outbuilding, Shed(s)Foundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Other Parking: Secondary barn has areas that could be converted into garage space if desired.No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Circular Driveway,Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Arena, Arena covered, Barn, Boarding Facilities, Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Paddocks, Pasture, Riding Trail, Round Pen, Shaving Bin, Stable(s), Tack Room, Trailer Storage, Wash Rack
Surface & Elevation
Elevation: 1000 FeetElevation: 1000Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2894 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 202

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Barndominium,Contemporary
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl, WoodNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: P108125

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,725,000Price Per Sqft: $518/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: ColumbusCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Polk CentralJr High / Middle School: PolkHigh School: Polk

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2894 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 20 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 4235483Attribution Contact: gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2894

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 2, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4235483
Sold
$1,500,000
Nov 23, 2025
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4235483
Pending
$1,725,000
Aug 25, 2025
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4235483
PriceChange
$1,725,000
Price decreased by 13%
Mar 19, 2025
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4235483
Listed For Sale
$1,975,000
Apr 13, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$548,500

Market trends in Columbus

Last updated August 2026
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What Locals Say about Columbus

At least 17 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say parking is easy

  • 95 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say there's wildlife

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 17 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 17 % Say there are sidewalks

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    "Not many cars and lots of woods. We have a long street nearby with no houses on it yet. Amazing views of the surrounding mountains."
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    "People for the most part keep to themselves.There is a bike race every October that gives us a chance to meet and greet fellow residents while we spectate."
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    "Nestled in the mountains and very cozy. Lots of friendly neighbors. Absolutely nothing to do within a 30 minute radius."
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    "I use to drive down I-26 everyday to Spartanburg, but retired last May. Taking real estate class in Hendersonville about 25 minute drive "
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    "Great neighbors, extremely safe, quiet, wooded with views of the mountains, & close to all shopping needs. GREAT SPOT!"
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    "I don't like it. People are looking down on each other. I was born and raised in Centerville Indiana. I moved to Landrum when I was 23. "
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Frequently asked questions about 226 John Smith Rd

  • What is 226 John Smith Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 226 John Smith Rd in Columbus, NC is $1,502,500.
  • What is the price history for 226 John Smith Rd?
    226 John Smith Rd in Columbus, NC last sold for $1,500,000 in January 2026.
  • Is Columbus a buyer's or seller's market?
    Columbus is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Columbus?
    Residents describe Columbus, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Columbus, NC.
  • Does 226 John Smith Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 226 John Smith Rd in Columbus, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 226 John Smith Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 226 John Smith Rd in Columbus, NC has in-unit laundry.

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