Polk County property record for 168 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C8-A4 |
| Primary APN | C8-A4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 31361 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 WALKER ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | C8, 0C57 COLUMBUS RES AREA 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 WALKER ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 498 / 1652 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 168 WALKER ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9433 |
| Document Number | 0498001652 |
| Book / Page | 498 / 1652 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $55,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 WALKER ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9433 |
| Document Number | 0498001655, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 498/1655 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.01% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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 | $1,804.00 (+16.16%) | $191,450 (+30.22%) Land $56,400 Building $135,050 | $191,450 (+30.22%) Land $56,400 Building $135,050 |
| 2023 | $1,553.00 | $147,019 Land $56,400 Building $90,619 | |
| 2021 | $147,019 Land $56,400 Building $90,619 |
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 | 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 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: e-Polk, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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