Columbus County property record for 1601 E 5th St, Tabor City, NC 28463
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,163 sqft · built 1955 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,477 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0144.00-69-2642.000 |
| Primary APN | 0144.00-69-2642.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Account Number | 09-03216 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 E 5TH ST |
| City | TABOR CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28463-8375 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LEVI PORTER |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLIAMS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 931201 |
1601 E 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2003.
Source: Columbus County records, as of November 28, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10284 JOE BROWN HWY S, TABOR CITY, NC 28463-8406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000718607 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 E 5th St was $1,477.
Source: Columbus County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County |
| Municipality | Tabor City Town |
| Unified School District | Columbus County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,477.00 | $179,100 Land $82,800 Building $96,300 |
| 2023 | $1,477.00 | $179,100 Land $82,800 Building $96,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1601 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 1601 E 5th St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF TABOR CITY serves 3,277 people · EPA ID NC0424015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GRAND STRAND W&SA/BULL CREEK |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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