Start With the Parcel, Then Check the Sales
This page keeps an older March 2026 listing snapshot. The sale counts and prices have not been checked against unique parcel or deed records. Use it as background, not a price estimate for your land.
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Archived March 2026 Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,689 |
| Median Household Income | $61,005 |
| Median Home Value | $281,100 |
| Median Age | 54.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 20.3% |
| Unverified summary count from March collection | 100 reported entries |
| Listings reported in March 2026 | 200 properties |
Archived Listing Group: 1+ Acres (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $24,476 |
| Unverified summary count | 90 reported entries |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.00 acres |
| Listings reported in March 2026 | 178 properties |
Archived Listing Entries: 1+ Acres
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1.90 | $150,000 | $78,947 | 0 Holland Dr | Columbus |
| Mar 2026 | 1.19 | $32,500 | $27,311 | 1.1 Acres Orchard Ln | Saluda |
| Mar 2026 | 1.64 | $28,000 | $17,073 | 58 White Oak Mountain Rd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 20.23 | $112,500 | $5,561 | 9999 Country Club Rd | Tryon |
| Feb 2026 | 13.78 | $70,000 | $5,080 | 0 Hampton Street | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 2.20 | $150,000 | $68,182 | 2 Price Summit Way | Mill Spring |
| Feb 2026 | 3.87 | $150,000 | $38,760 | 3 Price Summit Way | Mill Spring |
| Feb 2026 | 3.91 | $31,500 | $8,056 | 40 Palisade Dr | Lake Lure |
| Feb 2026 | 20.00 | $332,240 | $16,612 | TRACT One Holbert Cove Rd | Mill Spring |
| Feb 2026 | 10.54 | $220,000 | $20,873 | 0 County Line Rd | Rutherfordton |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 8.63 | $112,190 | $13,000 | 0 Judes Gap Rd #3 | Mill Spring |
| Feb 2026 | 6.59 | $85,670 | $13,000 | 0 Judes Gap Rd #2 | Mill Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 4.50 | $225,000 | $50,000 | Parkway Rd N #3 | Mill Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 21.46 | $335,000 | $15,610 | 9999 Moore Rd #3 | Tryon |
| Jan 2026 | 4.00 | $90,000 | $22,500 | 6617 Green River Cove Rd | Saluda |
| Jan 2026 | 20.00 | $625,000 | $31,250 | 0 Prospect Point Dr | Tryon |
| Jan 2026 | 2.39 | $65,000 | $27,197 | 0 Cherry Hl #202 | Mill Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $100,000 | $50,000 | 999 Rivercrest Pkwy #28 | Rutherfordton |
| Jan 2026 | 2.45 | $155,000 | $63,265 | 1140 Laurel Crest Ln | Mill Spring |
| Dec 2025 | 1.03 | $12,500 | $12,136 | 71 Serpentine Dr | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 4.59 | $50,000 | $10,893 | 0 River Park Ln #27 | Mill Spring |
| Dec 2025 | 17.21 | $469,000 | $27,252 | Golf Course Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 3.53 | $87,000 | $24,646 | 1015 Cross Ridge Dr | Rutherfordton |
| Dec 2025 | 2.14 | $110,000 | $51,402 | 62 Lake Adger Pkwy | Mill Spring |
| Dec 2025 | 1.40 | $45,000 | $32,143 | 0 Chesnee Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 10.26 | $145,000 | $14,133 | 0 Fox Mountain Rd #3 | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 9.00 | $240,000 | $26,667 | LOT 8 Whiteside Rd | Mill Spring |
| Nov 2025 | 5.11 | $90,000 | $17,613 | 0 Riversound Ln | Saluda |
| Nov 2025 | 26.87 | $396,000 | $14,738 | 1305 County Line Rd | Rutherfordton |
| Nov 2025 | 12.50 | $260,000 | $20,800 | 0 Meadowbrook Rd | Rutherfordton |
| Nov 2025 | 22.00 | $515,000 | $23,409 | 321 Ivie Trl | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 1.35 | $52,000 | $38,519 | 396 White Oak Mountain Rd #39 | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 2.98 | $155,000 | $52,013 | 63 Lake Adger Pkwy | Mill Spring |
| Nov 2025 | 11.17 | $75,000 | $6,714 | 0 Little Wings Mountain Rd | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 2.22 | $79,000 | $35,586 | 0 N Coast Dr #17-6 | Mill Spring |
| Oct 2025 | 5.38 | $140,000 | $26,022 | 0 Prince Rd Lot 4 | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 5.38 | $140,000 | $26,022 | Prince Rd Lot 4 | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 9.00 | $243,000 | $27,000 | LOT 17.2 Saddleside Dr | Mill Spring |
| Oct 2025 | 6.70 | $154,500 | $23,060 | 28 River Park Ln | Mill Spring |
| Oct 2025 | 1.23 | $36,000 | $29,268 | 3 Azalea Way | Saluda |
| Oct 2025 | 9.48 | $185,000 | $19,515 | 28 Fallen Tree Ln | Mill Spring |
| Oct 2025 | 7.00 | $154,500 | $22,071 | LOT 28 River Park Ln | Mill Spring |
| Oct 2025 | 1.22 | $37,000 | $30,328 | 5 Azalea Way | Saluda |
| Oct 2025 | 1.12 | $11,600 | $10,357 | 52 Blockaders Den #52 | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 10.69 | $375,000 | $35,080 | 1258 Smith Waldrop Rd | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 14.35 | $132,000 | $9,199 | 473 Jones Rd | Mill Spring |
| Sep 2025 | 3.17 | $45,000 | $14,196 | LOT 4A S Cove Rd | Mill Spring |
| Sep 2025 | 80.88 | $450,000 | $5,564 | Country Club Rd | Tryon |
| Sep 2025 | 2.01 | $112,000 | $55,721 | 1302 W Melvin Hill Rd | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 1.50 | $18,500 | $12,333 | 0 Cherokee Cir #11 | Tryon |
| Sep 2025 | 21.66 | $368,000 | $16,990 | Melvin Hill Rd | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 2.02 | $72,000 | $35,644 | 0 Holland Dr #15 | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 21.66 | $368,000 | $16,990 | 0 Melvin Hill Rd | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 8.64 | $212,500 | $24,595 | 0 Mountain Pkwy | Mill Spring |
| Aug 2025 | 9.11 | $250,000 | $27,442 | 3600 Lake Adger Rd | Mill Spring |
| Aug 2025 | 3.90 | $100,104 | $25,668 | 736 English Heifer Cove Rd | Flat Rock |
| Aug 2025 | 1.07 | $28,000 | $26,168 | 0 Hayes Rd #67 | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 2.68 | $60,000 | $22,388 | 27 S Cross Creek Trl | Mill Spring |
| Aug 2025 | 10.50 | $257,000 | $24,476 | 0 Landrum Rd | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 8.50 | $254,000 | $29,882 | 138 Stacey Rd | Rutherfordton |
| Aug 2025 | 1.80 | $237,700 | $132,056 | 0 Birchover Ln | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 3.64 | $30,000 | $8,242 | 0 State Highway 9 | Mill Spring |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $220,000 | $22,000 | 108 State Highway 108 | Columbus |
| Jul 2025 | 2.25 | $75,000 | $33,333 | LOT 1 Poors Ford Rd | Rutherfordton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.29 | $80,000 | $62,016 | 61 Deep Gap Farm Rd E | Mill Spring |
| Jul 2025 | 23.60 | $325,000 | $13,771 | Blackwood Rd | Columbus |
| Jun 2025 | 10.20 | $200,000 | $19,608 | 1135 Skyuka Mountain Rd | Columbus |
| Jun 2025 | 5.81 | $90,000 | $15,491 | McDade Rd | Tryon |
| Jun 2025 | 5.80 | $90,000 | $15,517 | 0 McDade Rd | Tryon |
| Jun 2025 | 2.24 | $52,500 | $23,437 | 1154 State Rd | Flat Rock |
| Jun 2025 | 1.03 | $7,500 | $7,282 | 0 Bridge Ln #2 | Tryon |
| Jun 2025 | 1.38 | $10,000 | $7,246 | 0 Bridge Ln #1 | Tryon |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $195,000 | $19,500 | 0 Manus Chapel Rd | Mill Spring |
| May 2025 | 3.55 | $95,000 | $26,761 | 000 Sandy Plains Rd | Tryon |
| May 2025 | 2.50 | $75,500 | $30,200 | 0 Prince Rd #3 | Columbus |
| May 2025 | 2.50 | $75,500 | $30,200 | Prince Rd Lot 3 | Columbus |
| May 2025 | 19.00 | $620,000 | $32,632 | LOT 3 High Meadows Dr | Mill Spring |
| May 2025 | 1.10 | $114,000 | $103,636 | 0 Huskey Pointe #6 | Mill Spring |
| May 2025 | 5.84 | $30,000 | $5,137 | 0 Holland Dr #40 & 41 | Columbus |
| May 2025 | 7.01 | $196,280 | $28,000 | 0 Thad Johnson Rd | Saluda |
| May 2025 | 11.82 | $420,000 | $35,533 | 0 Jackson Grove Rd | Columbus |
| Apr 2025 | 2.63 | $304,000 | $115,589 | 386 Sandy Plains Rd | Tryon |
| Apr 2025 | 1.15 | $80,000 | $69,565 | LOT 136 E Deep Gap Farm Rd | Mill Spring |
| Apr 2025 | 18.00 | $186,000 | $10,333 | 960 Phillips Dairy Rd | Tryon |
| Apr 2025 | 4.77 | $170,000 | $35,639 | 0 Herbert Page Rd | Tryon |
| Apr 2025 | 10.63 | $135,000 | $12,700 | 0 Fox Mountain Rd #11 | Columbus |
| Apr 2025 | 7.74 | $265,000 | $34,238 | 1434 New Market Rd | Tryon |
| Apr 2025 | 2.93 | $48,500 | $16,553 | 0 Hunting Country Rd | Tryon |
| Apr 2025 | 3.65 | $48,500 | $13,288 | 0 Destiny Dr #8 | Mill Spring |
| Mar 2025 | 2.88 | $40,000 | $13,889 | 0 Rubin Wilson Rd | Mill Spring |
Archived Listing Group: Under 1 Acre (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $30,000 |
| Unverified summary count | 10 reported entries |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.68 acres |
| Listings reported in March 2026 | 22 properties |
Archived Listing Entries: Under 1 Acre
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.69 | $25,000 | 171 Mountain Laurel Dr | Columbus |
| Mar 2026 | 0.64 | $34,000 | 0 Forester Ln #21 | Mill Spring |
| Mar 2026 | 0.70 | $30,000 | 0 Meadowlark Ln #22 | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.52 | $79,500 | 0 Hillside Ct | Tryon |
| Jan 2026 | 0.59 | $6,100 | Horse Creek Dr | Mill Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 0.77 | $12,500 | 0 Forester Ln #25 | Mill Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 0.79 | $12,500 | 0 Forester Ln #24 | Mill Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $27,500 | 46 Dublin Ln | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.75 | $41,000 | 0 Dogwood Ct Unit 12 | Tryon |
| Oct 2025 | 0.82 | $32,500 | LOT P21 Green River Cove Rd #39 | Saluda |
County Profile From the Original Collection
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 19,689 |
| Population (2020) | 19,328 |
| Median Household Income | $61,005 |
| Median Home Value | $281,100 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,949 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,222 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 20.3% |
| Median Age | 54.4 |
Market Overview
Check the parcel before choosing sales to compare. A road, a building, or a different allowed use can change what a buyer will pay. Old county summaries do not answer those questions for your land.
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Questions About This Page
Are these land prices current?
The old tables come from a March 2026 collection. They are not current prices or a current listing count. Check the date and source before using a figure.
Do the record counts mean that many separate parcels sold?
Not necessarily. The saved rows do not include the parcel or deed numbers needed to check unique sales. Some entries may repeat the same land. The summary counts remain unverified.
Can I use a county average to price my land?
Use similar completed sales instead. Match the acres, road access, allowed uses, and what was included in each sale. A sale with a house or several parcels may be a poor match.
What should I gather before asking about an offer?
Start with the land ID number, a map, acres if known, and anything you know about access or ownership. You can tell us which details are missing.
About the old data: The listing collection was dated March 14, 2026. Saved rows lack parcel/deed IDs, so separate sales and summary prices are not yet verified. “Rural” and “suburban” groups were based only on acres. Days on the listing website did not prove time to sale, so that measure has been removed. The original county profile was attributed to Census ACS 2023; it is background from that collection, not a land price. About Census five-year estimates.