105 Poplar Street, Saluda, NC 28773

$227,000
3
BD
2
BA

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Listing courtesy of Keller Williams DRIVE. david@eshanteam.com

List Price
$227,000
MLS#
4337766
Status
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
Days on Market
105
Property Type
Residential
Architectural Style
Traditional
Year Built
1886
Price Change
▼ $50,000 1778703820
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Lot Size
24,393
Lot Size Area
0.56
County
Polk
Subdivision
No Neighborhood
Special Conditions
None
Waterfront Features
None

Property Description

There are homes…and then there are stories. Perched quietly above the historic town of Saluda, NC since 1886, the J.L. “Daddy” Hart House is believed to be tied to one of Saluda’s earliest and enduring figures, James Leander Hart. Local accounts suggest he played a role in the early days of the railroad; some say even driving the first spike along the Saluda Grade. He was the local undertaker while running an general store and casket shop. He was also a builder of early structures that helped shape the town. While buyers should independently verify these details, the sense of history here is unmistakable. Time has left its mark here. The home retains original elements like wide porches, wood-paneled interiors, and a setting framed by mature trees offering a glimpse into its early character and the opportunity to bring it forward with intention. This is not a project for the faint of heart, however. The home is in significant disrepair and will require extensive renovation, including structural and system updates. It is being sold as-is, offering a blank canvas for those with vision and an appreciation for preservation. Saluda itself is a place where history and landscape meet. It is a storied railroad town now on the cusp of its next chapter with the planned Saluda Grade Trail. As interest in the area continues to grow, opportunities like this, where history, location, and potential converge, are increasingly rare. For those drawn to the idea of bringing something meaningful back to life, this is a chance to be part of Saluda’s story

Additional Information

Community Features
None
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features
Attic Stairs Pulldown, Entrance Foyer
Floor Coverings
Wood
Equipment
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Foundation
Crawl Space
Main Level Rooms
Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom-Full, Primary Bedroom
Laundry Location
Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Water
City
Sewer
Public Sewer
Exterior Construction
Vinyl
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Parking
Driveway
Driveway
Gravel
Lot Description
Sloped, Wooded
Construction Type
Site Built
Elementary School
Saluda
Middle School
Polk
High School
Polk
Zoning
R-1
Master on Main Level
Yes

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