Polk County property record for 1546 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 10.9 acres (475,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P109-17 |
| Primary APN | P109-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 475,240 sqft (10.9 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 9583 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1546 JOHN SMITH RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 10.91 ACRES, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1546 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 377 / 861 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0375/0192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1546 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661 |
| Document Number | 00443/2416 |
| Book / Page | 443 / 2416 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9663 |
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 | $1,089.00 | $205,006 (-) Land $188,605 Building $16,401 | $205,006 (-) Land $188,605 Building $16,401 |
| 2025 | $1,089.00 (+20.33%) | $205,006 (+44.49%) Land $188,605 Building $16,401 | $205,006 (+44.49%) Land $188,605 Building $16,401 |
| 2023 | $905.00 | $141,882 Land $129,100 Building $12,782 | |
| 2021 | $141,882 Land $129,100 Building $12,782 |
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 | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · 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 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 16 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 | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Skyrunner, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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