1680 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1680 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722

Property Summary

Property Type	Other Improved
Lot Size	14.1 acres (617,681 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,352 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`P109-54`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`P109-54`
Alternative APN	`57569`

Exterior

Lot Area	617,681 sqft (14.1 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	57569
Street Address	1680 JOHN SMITH RD
City	COLUMBUS
State	NC
Zip	28722-9662
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Other Improved
Legal Description	9.64 ACRES, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL
Legal Subdivision	COUNTY RURAL
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 September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1680 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9662
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	444 / 2001
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 27, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	00399/0563
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK NC
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2019
Property Address	1680 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9662
Document Number	00444/2001
Book / Page	444 / 2001
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 27, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 746, LANDRUM, SC 29356-0746
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0004442004
Date	Nov 22, 2019
Instrument	444/2004

Lender

Name	DAVID C ROWE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number	00444/2001
Date	Nov 22, 2019
Book Page	444/2001

Lender

Name	DAVID C ROWE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	37 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2022

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	$2,352.00	$442,614 (-) Land $239,290 Building $203,324	$442,614 (-) Land $239,290 Building $203,324
2025	$2,352.00 (+116.97%)	$442,614 (+160.55%) Land $239,290 Building $203,324	$442,614 (+160.55%) Land $239,290 Building $203,324
2023	$1,084.00	$169,876 Land $161,800 Building $8,076
2021			$169,876 Land $161,800 Building $8,076

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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