$816,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

42 First St Tryon, NC 28782

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,539 Sq Ft
1.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of June 2025

42 First Street is a rare downtown Tryon find—set on a double lot totaling 1.34 acres this extensively updated 2BR/2.5BA home blends charm and character, with thoughtful improvements inside and out.Nearly every aspect of the home has been refreshed, including the kitchen, baths, flooring, and systems. A whole-house generator, new fencing, flagstone paths, and mature landscaping complete the package. The guest bedroom features a private entrance and ensuite bath—ideal for visitors or flexible living.A detached garage, chicken coop, and large yard add to the property's appeal. An uncommon find in town with nothing left to do but move in..This is the one for buyers who want both a vibrant in-town lifestyle and a tucked-away backyard retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nikki Sauve

Tryon Horse & Home LLC Brokerage Email: nsauve@tryonhorseandhome.com License #105532 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Ramsaur

RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls License #312492

RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number T5-D2 and T5-D21

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,463

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 321.39
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: nsauve@tryonhorseandhome.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2162
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 210
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 210
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2162
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 377
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 2539
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 1
  • Bedroom Basement: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Mud Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 1.34
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: T5-D2 and T5-D21
  • Zoning: M
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: M

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Holiday H Burke Revocable Trust and Burke Holiday H
Bought by
Wray Helen N
Seller's Agent
Nikki Sauve
Tryon Horse & Home LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ramsaur
RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$816,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
2.13%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-39.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2022
Closed on
Jul 11, 2022
Sold by
Gardner Elizabeth W
Bought by
Holiday H Burke Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Stewart Cameron
Tryon Foothills Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nikki Sauve
Tryon Horse & Home LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$552,500
Premium/Discount to List
$27,500
5.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Ferebee Dan Lawter
Bought by
Gardner John L and Gardner Elizabeth W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,200
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Bought by
Gardner John L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1997
Bought by
Gardner John L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $816,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $552,500 Haynes R Anderson
Warranty Deed $379,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $180,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $280,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $172,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $816,000 +2.1% $321 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $799,000 +44.6% $315 / Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 Sold $552,500 +5.2% $233 / Sq Ft
06/11/2022 06/11/22 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2022 06/10/22 For Sale $525,000 -- $221 / 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
2024 $2,463 $422,531 $29,250 $393,281
2023 $2,420 $422,531 $29,250 $393,281
2022 $1,935 $347,369 $29,250 $318,119
2021 $1,955 $347,369 $29,250 $318,119
2020 $1,856 $306,444 $38,250 $268,194
2019 $1,856 $306,444 $38,250 $268,194
2018 $1,760 $306,444 $38,250 $268,194
2017 $1,760 $298,481 $38,250 $260,231
2016 $1,709 $298,481 $38,250 $260,231
2015 $1,650 $0 $0 $0
2014 $1,650 $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4259236

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: T5-D2