Home Sweet Home - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Completely renovated cottage - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Covered front porch and deck - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Right side view, stairs lead to the laundry room - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Privacy - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Living room is open to the kitchen - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
New wood floors throughout - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Mini-split provides heat and air - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Beadboard walls - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Plenty of counter space - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Pantry - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
New appliances - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Pantry door on the left - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Raised ceiling in the living room - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Hallway to bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, and flex space - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bathroom with shower - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Cute sink - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedroom #1 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedroom #1 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedroom #1 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Flex space - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Flex space with fireplace - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedrooms are on the left - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedroom #2 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedroom #2 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bedroom #2 with built-in - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Laundry room - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Landury room - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bathroom #2 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Bathroom #2 - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Covered front porch and deck - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Covered front porch - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Deck - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Privacy - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Locally known as the Ziglar house - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
One level - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Nestled on a wooded lot with privacy - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Lot contains .85 acres - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
The water heater is in the bump-out on the left - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Level yard - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Crawl space entrance on the left - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Back porch was converted to a laundry room - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Double lot - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Short distance from downtown Tryon - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
Aerial - 51 Shepherd Street, Tryon
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$205,000

51 Shepherd Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Listed by Kathy Toomey · New View Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
992 sqft
Year built
1924

About this home

Own a little piece of Tryon's history! Known locally as the Ziglar House, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage blends timeless character with modern comforts on a generous 0.85-acre lot just minutes from downtown Tryon. Inside, 992 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space features original pine beadboard walls and ceilings, beautiful 3/4-inch solid hickory hardwood flooring, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The updated kitchen features new appliances, while a separate bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, art studio, or creative retreat, all with an open-hearth fireplace. A dedicated laundry room and energy-efficient mini-split heating and cooling add everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy quiet mornings on the welcoming front porch, afternoons on the deck, and plenty of space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying your own little corner of the Carolina Foothills. In a quiet neighborhood rich with local history, the home sits near historic Ziglar Field and the Roseland Community Center, with downtown Tryon's shops, restaurants, galleries, theater, and community events just minutes away. Public water and sewer provide additional convenience. Historic character, modern updates, and room to breathe. The Ziglar House is ready for its next chapter.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4434123
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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.

Elementary
Tryon Elementary School
0.81 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
386
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
6.65 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
497
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Polk County Schools
High
Polk County Early College
4.34 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
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).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$1,385/mo
$41,000 down
$164,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,064
Property tax (est.)$171
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 16 hr ago.

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