Polk County property record for 185 Smith Waldrop Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 3.28 acres (142,877 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $904 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P72-74 |
| Primary APN | P72-74 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 142,877 sqft (3.28 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 52816 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 SMITH WALDROP RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7795 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 3.28 ACRES, 0000 00 X 00, 100B 100B COUTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | B COUTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 920103 |
185 Smith Waldrop Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 SMITH WALDROP RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-7795 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 412 / 2211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0248001059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Smith Waldrop Rd was $904.
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 | $904.00 | $177,288 (-) Land $59,640 Building $117,648 | $177,288 (-) Land $59,640 Building $117,648 |
| 2025 | $904.00 | $177,288 Land $59,640 Building $117,648 | $177,288 Land $59,640 Building $117,648 |
| 2023 | $788.00 | $123,285 Land $43,240 Building $80,045 | |
| 2021 | $123,285 Land $43,240 Building $80,045 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Smith Waldrop Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 185 Smith Waldrop 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 28 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 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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