Polk County property record for 1262 McDowell Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 3.79 acres (165,092 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,638 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P119-42 |
| Primary APN | P119-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Finished Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 270 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 165,092 sqft (3.79 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 448 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 9742 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1262 MCDOWELL RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 610, 610 GREEN CREEK RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN CREEK RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1262 MCDOWELL RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 212 / 64 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000490/712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,638.00 | $496,490 (-) Land $68,480 Building $428,010 | $496,490 (-) Land $68,480 Building $428,010 |
| 2025 | $2,638.00 (+14.4%) | $496,490 (+37.39%) Land $68,480 Building $428,010 | $496,490 (+37.39%) Land $68,480 Building $428,010 |
| 2023 | $2,306.00 | $361,382 Land $49,530 Building $311,852 | |
| 2021 | $361,382 Land $49,530 Building $311,852 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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