105 Poplar Street, Saluda, NC 28773
- $227,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- List Price
- $227,000
- MLS#
- 4337766
- Status
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
- Property Type
- Residential
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Year Built
- 1886
- Price Change
- ▼ $50,000 1778703820
- Days on Market
- 106
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 24,393
- Lot Size Area
- 0.56
- County
- Polk
- Subdivision
- No Neighborhood
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
- 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
- Elementary School
- Saluda
- Middle School
- Polk
- High School
- Polk
- Zoning
- R-1
- Special Conditions
- None
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