Polk County property record for 171 Houston Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.53 acres (66,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $426 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P58-233 |
| Primary APN | P58-233 |
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| Lot Area | 66,647 sqft (1.53 acres) |
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| Street Address | 171 HILLCREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7704 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | P58A |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
171 Houston Rd is owned by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 N LAURENS ST, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Houston Rd was $426, up 135.4% from the year before.
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 | $426.00 (+135.36%) | $81,507 (+134.42%) Land $34,770 Building $46,737 | $81,507 (+134.42%) Land $34,770 Building $46,737 |
| 2025 | $181.00 | $34,770 Land $34,770 | $34,770 Land $34,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Houston Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Houston Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.1% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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