Polk County property record for 1401 Laughter Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 24.2 acres (1,055,459 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,790 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P51-44 |
| Primary APN | P51-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 112 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 112 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,055,459 sqft (24.2 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 53226 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1401 LAUGHTER RD |
| City | MILL SPRING |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28756-8690 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | OPEN |
| Legal Description | FR. MELTON ESTATE, 500 500 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOPER GAP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 920201 |
1401 Laughter Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 LAUGHTER RD, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-8690 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 413 / 1110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1401 Laughter Rd was $1,790.
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 | $1,790.00 | $356,403 (-) Land $239,877 Building $116,526 | $356,403 (-) Land $239,877 Building $116,526 |
| 2025 | $1,790.00 | $356,403 Land $239,877 Building $116,526 | $356,403 Land $239,877 Building $116,526 |
| 2023 | $1,401.00 | $218,020 Land $136,150 Building $81,870 | |
| 2021 | $218,020 Land $136,150 Building $81,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1401 Laughter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1401 Laughter Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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