$249,000
About this home
Discover the possibilities at 160 E Howard Street, a charming and versatile 2-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow just steps from the heart of downtown Tryon. With zoning that allows both residential and commercial uses, this unique property offers exceptional flexibility for an owner-occupant, short-term or long-term rental investor, professional office, studio, or live/work setting. Filled with character, the home offers living space on two levels along with a heated and cooled sunroom that provides an ideal spot for a home office, creative studio, sitting room, or flexible guest space. Recent improvements include a new furnace, fresh interior paint, and beautifully refinished wood floors, making the property ready for its next chapter. Location is a standout feature. Enjoy easy access to downtown Tryon’s restaurants, shops, galleries, and local attractions, while the highly anticipated Saluda Grade Trail is just steps away—adding even more appeal for future owners, tenants, visitors, or customers. Outside, a private backyard framed by mature trees and a small stream creates an unexpected retreat so close to downtown. Whether you're searching for an investment property with multiple income possibilities, a distinctive location for your business, a convenient in-town residence, or a combination of all three, 160 E Howard Street offers versatility that's difficult to find in downtown Tryon. Video walkthrough tour available—come explore the possibilities!
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4420427
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 4
- On market date
- September 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Tryon's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 5, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.