1568 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1568 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722

Property Summary

Property Type	Other Improved
Lot Size	5.41 acres (235,660 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$586,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,889 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`P109-53`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`P109-53`
Alternative APN	`10099`

Exterior

Lot Area	235,660 sqft (5.41 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10099
Street Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD
City	COLUMBUS
State	NC
Zip	28722-9661
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Other Improved
Legal Description	5.41 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

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 30, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Mar 9, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 21, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	502 / 1737
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK NC
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2026
Property Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661
Document Number	0502001737
Book / Page	502 / 1737
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLUTI

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$118,372.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661

Mortgage

Document Number	0502001740,
Date	Sep 30, 2026
Book Page	502/1740

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK NC
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2020
Property Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661
Document Number	000447/409
Book / Page	447 / 409
Map Reference	FILE F PG 1336
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$157.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK NC
Recording Date	Oct 21, 2019
Property Address	1568 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661
Document Number	00443/2413
Book / Page	443 / 2413
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 7, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1546 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9661

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Polk County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,889.00	$355,480 (-) Land $103,355 Building $252,125	$355,480 (-) Land $103,355 Building $252,125
2025	$1,889.00 (+11.91%)	$355,480 (+34.35%) Land $103,355 Building $252,125	$355,480 (+34.35%) Land $103,355 Building $252,125
2023	$1,688.00 (+3.24%)	$264,596 (-) Land $74,100 Building $190,496
2022	$1,635.00	$264,596 Land $74,100 Building $190,496
2021			$264,596 Land $74,100 Building $190,496

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless	25 / 10
AT&T Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: Windstream.

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