$855,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

1836 Carolina Dr Tryon, NC 28782

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,152 Sq Ft
1.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Wooded Lot
  • Modern Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of March 2025

TREE TOP is a stunning Mid-Century Modern property located in the desirable area known as Gillette Woods. The custom home was designed by Tryon Architect, Shannon Meriwether in 1953. The exterior porches and stone terraces are situated perfectly to capture the mountain views. The entire back wall of the Living Room is constructed of windows, framing the landscape for your enjoyment on a daily basis. The 3 bedroom - 3 1/2 bath main house has a spacious floorplan, renovated kitchen & bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, and a downstairs family room. On the rear of the home, is a separate entrance to a 1 bed/ 1 bath Maid's Quarters. Attached is a 2-car garage with a breezeway leading to the rear gardens. Situated high on a very private lot, come enjoy the serenity of living in Western North Carolina.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Corn

First Real Estate, Inc Brokerage Email: garywcorn@gmail.com License #261840 Listed on: 11/16/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Ivette Drumgool

Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks License #335636

Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Side Porch

Schools

  • Tryon Elementary School
  • Polk Middle School
  • Polk High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Gillette Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P36-28

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
  • Restrictions Description: Gillette Woods - Town of Tryon Zoning
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Connected,Room w/ Private Bath,Separate Entrance
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Unit Levels: Split Level
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 254.16
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
  • Bedroom Lower: 1
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: garywcorn@gmail.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Pantry
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 704
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2448
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 127
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 127
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3152
  • Has Basement: Other
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area: 3152
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Construction Type: Brick Full
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Side Porch, Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Polk
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: P36-28
  • Zoning: M
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: M

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tryon
  • High School: Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2024
Closed on
Mar 6, 2025
Sold by
Buchahan Brad O and Buchanan Elizabeth F
Bought by
Fox Johanna B
Seller's Agent
Gary Corn
First Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Ivette Drumgool
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$855,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-4.89%
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$909,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2012
Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Merrill Consulting Group Inc
Bought by
Buchanan Brad O and Buchanan Elizabeth F
Seller's Agent
Jean Skelcy
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Gary Corn
First Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$427,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,500
-6.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Gillespie Terry H
Bought by
Merrill Consulting Group Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Merrill Consulting Group Inc
Bought by
Gillespie Terry H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Bought by
Buchanan Brad O
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $855,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $855,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $427,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $302,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $855,000 -4.9% $271 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2024 11/16/24 For Sale $899,000 +110.3% $285 / Sq Ft
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Sold $427,500 -6.9% $139 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2012 06/13/12 For Sale $459,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,685 $826,796 $295,200 $531,596
2024 $3,646 $512,557 $95,655 $416,902
2023 $3,544 $512,557 $95,655 $416,902
2022 $3,425 $512,557 $95,655 $416,902
2021 $3,323 $512,557 $95,655 $416,902
2020 $3,044 $431,155 $82,905 $348,250
2019 $3,044 $431,155 $82,905 $348,250
2018 $2,908 $431,155 $82,905 $348,250
2017 $2,735 $320,755 $82,905 $237,850
2016 $2,048 $320,755 $82,905 $237,850
2015 $1,985 $0 $0 $0
2014 $1,922 $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4200477

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: P36-28