Polk County property record for 148 E Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $282,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,186 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C7-I7 |
| Primary APN | C7-I7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 28490 |
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| Street Address | 148 E MILLS ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9729 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | 100S, 0C55 COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 WILDBERRY LN, TRYON, NC 28782-7845 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000482768 |
| Deed Book / Page | 482 / 768 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 148 E MILLS ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9729 |
| Document Number | 000482/768 |
| Book / Page | 482 / 768 |
| Map Reference | CARD G FILE 567 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $564.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 CARRIAGE ROW, TRYON, NC 28782-7741 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 148 E MILLS ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9729 |
| Document Number | 0000482771 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 482/771 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Columbus Town |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,186.00 (+91.75%) | $231,915 (+114.86%) Land $60,000 Building $171,915 | $231,915 (+114.86%) Land $60,000 Building $171,915 |
| 2023 | $1,140.00 | $107,938 Land $50,000 Building $57,938 | |
| 2021 | $107,938 Land $50,000 Building $57,938 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF COLUMBUS serves 2,489 people · EPA ID NC0175015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 134 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
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