
$395,000 $262/sqft
144 Beechwood Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · 1.1 ac · 1 yr ago
Beechwood has the feel of a wooded Columbus enclave where larger lots, winding drives, and long views set the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Beechwood, Columbus
Beechwood has the feel of a wooded Columbus enclave where larger lots, winding drives, and long views set the tone. Homes sit back from the road, often framed by mature landscaping and a natural canopy, so the neighborhood reads as established and well-settled rather than newly built. The setting is especially appealing for anyone who likes a little breathing room without giving up quick access to town.
"A tucked-away Columbus address with easy access to town and a distinctly natural backdrop."
The housing mix here is centered on single-family homes, with most built between the late 1960s and the late 2000s. Traditional ranches and two-story homes are common, and many residences pair hardwood or tile flooring with fireplaces, screened porches, decks, and generous windows that pull in light and views. Garages are common, and basements show up often enough to be a defining feature of the neighborhood, adding workshop space, storage, or flexible finished areas.
Lot sizes are a standout. Many properties sit on expansive, wooded parcels, and several homes emphasize privacy, garden space, and outdoor living rather than dense subdivision formality. You’ll also see a mix of updated interiors and original character, which gives Beechwood a lived-in, adaptable quality. The overall impression is of a neighborhood that has been shaped by practical upgrades over time, not by one uniform building style.
Daily life in Beechwood tends to revolve around the outdoors and the home itself. Covered porches, decks, sunrooms, and screened porches are recurring features, and the natural setting brings in pond views, creek frontage on some parcels, and wooded backdrops. A number of homes also include workshop-ready basements, extra parking, or detached garage space, which adds to the neighborhood’s flexible, low-fuss rhythm.
"Wooded lots and roomy homes give Beechwood a relaxed, unforced character."
Beechwood sits near Tryon and Columbus in Polk County, with the community centered along Beechwood Drive and Hague Drive. From here, I-26 and US-74 are both mentioned as easy to reach, and several listings note being just minutes from Columbus, Tryon, shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and schools. One property places the Tryon International Equestrian Center at about 9.8 miles away, while another notes roughly 3 minutes to hospital, shopping, restaurants, I-26, and Hwy 74. The nearby Polk Memorial Gardens also adds a recognizable landmark at the edge of the neighborhood.
School assignments commonly point to Tryon Elementary, Polk Middle, and Polk High. That combination, along with the neighborhood’s close-in location and straightforward road access, makes Beechwood feel connected without losing its wooded, residential character.
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23 recently sold in Beechwood, Columbus
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 18 2026 | $420,000 | 78 | 1,784 sq ft | 95.7% | $235 |
| | Jul 30 2025 | $360,000 | 54 | 1,644 sq ft | 100.0% | $219 |
| | Dec 10 2024 | $415,000 | 53 | 2,709 sq ft | 100.0% | $153 |
| | Nov 26 2024 | $60,000 | 282 | — | 85.7% | — |
| | Mar 4 2024 | $402,000 | 41 | 1,925 sq ft | 94.6% | $209 |
| | Jun 27 2023 | $540,000 | 47 | 2,153 sq ft | 108.0% | $251 |
| | Apr 5 2022 | $403,435 | 47 | 2,728 sq ft | 102.2% | $148 |
| | Dec 30 2021 | $467,000 | 323 | 3,125 sq ft | 99.4% | $149 |
| | Feb 25 2020 | $242,000 | 76 | 1,552 sq ft | 96.8% | $156 |
| | Feb 7 2019 | $187,500 | 250 | 1,737 sq ft | 89.3% | $108 |
| | Nov 15 2018 | $238,000 | 42 | 1,925 sq ft | 99.2% | $124 |
| | Jan 30 2017 | $229,000 | 174 | 2,941 sq ft | 97.5% | $78 |
| | Dec 22 2016 | $252,000 | 233 | 2,415 sq ft | 93.3% | $104 |
| | Oct 31 2016 | $240,000 | 110 | 1,560 sq ft | 96.4% | $154 |
| | Jun 10 2016 | $195,000 | 77 | 1,544 sq ft | 98.5% | $126 |
| | Apr 19 2016 | $239,000 | 183 | 2,216 sq ft | 95.6% | $108 |
| | Apr 12 2016 | $235,000 | 159 | 1,645 sq ft | 98.0% | $143 |
| | Aug 17 2015 | $248,000 | 180 | 2,799 sq ft | 82.9% | $89 |
| | Aug 17 2015 | $248,000 | 179 | 2,114 sq ft | 82.9% | $117 |
| | Jul 15 2015 | $225,000 | 70 | 1,560 sq ft | 91.9% | $144 |
| | Jun 30 2015 | $160,000 | 75 | 1,552 sq ft | 100.1% | $103 |
| | Oct 31 2013 | $165,900 | 38 | 1,640 sq ft | 100.0% | $101 |
| | Sep 30 2013 | $210,000 | 502 | 2,196 sq ft | 84.3% | $96 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Beechwood, Columbus
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+1 outside price range.
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