RENTED FEB 18, 2026

43 E Howard St Tryon, NC 28782

Estimated Value: $316,000 - $383,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,216 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2020

Last sale price $200,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,945/month

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • European Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Park on Trade

About This Home

As of February 2026

Located in downtown Tryon, the historic Toy House is for rent. All utilities except cable and internet are included. The Toy House features one bedroom, bathroom, dining area, newly renovated kitchen w/ laundry closet & an alcove suitable for office use. Family room showcases the original fireplace complete w/ original carved walnut mantel & Mother Goose tiles, and carved beams in the vaulted ceiling, all of which were handcrafted by the original toymakers. Small upstairs loft overlooks the family room. The Toy House has both been used as a home, however, it is located in the Central Business District & may be used for business. Length of lease is flexible. Please call agent for more info! TOY HOUSE UPDATES: new roof, skylights, kitchen renovations, new kitchen electrical, plumbed for stack washer/dryer in kitchen. Toy House HVAC is ~4 years old. The Toy House has its own address: 43 E. Howard Street.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Laura Peek

Gasperson-Peek Realty Brokerage Email: gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.com License #207813 Listed on: 09/29/2025

Co-Listed By

Ray Gasperson

Gasperson-Peek Realty Brokerage Email: gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.com License #224296

Last Renter's Agent

Laura Peek

Gasperson-Peek Realty Brokerage Email: gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.com License #207813 Listed on: 09/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned CB

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • European Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,600
  • Property Available on 9/29/25
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, internet
  • Assessor Parcel Number T11-H1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Internet
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Number Limit, Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: 0
  • Lease Term: Other - See Remarks
  • Available Date: 2025-09-29
  • Pet Deposit: 500
  • Security Deposit: 1600
  • Application Fee: 40

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, European
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Road Surface Type: None, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 1.30
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garden Tub
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1216
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 62
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 212
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 150
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1216
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Living Area: 1216
  • Bedroom Main: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: T11-H1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: CB

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tryon
  • High School: Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2019
Closed on
Mar 18, 2020
Sold by
Roel Hicks P and Roel Lawrence E
Bought by
Kinstler Beth A and Bak Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Roberta Heinrich
Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christina Long
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-11.11%
Current Estimated Value
$357,822

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,822
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2006
Sold by
Slanaker James E
Bought by
Hicks P Kathryn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1980
Bought by
Hicks P Kathryn
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kinstler Beth A $200,000 None Available
Hicks P Kathryn $169,000 None Available
Slanaker James E -- None Available
Hicks P Kathryn $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Rented $1,575 0.0% --
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Price Changed $1,575 -1.6% $1 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 For Rent $1,600 0.0% --
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $200,000 -11.1% $154 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/01/2020 03/01/20 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
10/12/2019 10/12/19 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2019 07/26/19 Price Changed $225,000 -9.6% $173 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Sale $249,000 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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 $1,044 $225,549 $13,200 $212,349
2024 $1,114 $191,097 $12,000 $179,097
2023 $1,165 $191,097 $12,000 $179,097
2022 $1,126 $191,097 $12,000 $179,097
2021 $1,126 $191,097 $12,000 $179,097
2020 $993 $155,298 $12,000 $143,298
2019 $993 $155,298 $12,000 $143,298
2018 $944 $155,298 $12,000 $143,298
2017 $944 $139,537 $12,000 $127,537
2016 $851 $139,537 $12,000 $127,537
2015 $807 $0 $0 $0
2014 $824 $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4307599

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: T11-H1

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