Columbus County property record for 197 Orange St, Fair Bluff, NC 28439
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,671 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 3.27 acres (142,390 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,267 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9280.04-83-3724.000 |
| Primary APN | 9280.04-83-3724.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 40 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,671 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,671 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 142,390 sqft (3.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 290 ft deep x 491 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 11 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 10-04828 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 ORANGE ST |
| City | FAIR BLUFF |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28439-9652 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIR BLUFF |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 930600 |
197 Orange St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2021.
Source: Columbus County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1981, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-1981 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 1981 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021687 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1248 / 246 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1248/246 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Property Address | 197 ORANGE ST, FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439-9652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 ORANGE ST, FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439 |
| Document Number | 1265/898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1265/898 |
| Instrument | 2021004680 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 197 ORANGE ST, FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439-9652 |
| Document Number | 1248/246 |
| Book / Page | 1248 / 246 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 160BOX160, DUNN, NC 28335 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1981, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-1981 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Orange St was $11,267.
Source: Columbus County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County |
| Municipality | Fair Bluff Town |
| Unified School District | Columbus County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,267.00 | $1,218,100 Land $56,900 Building $1,161,200 |
| 2023 | $11,267.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,218,100 Land $56,900 Building $1,161,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 197 Orange 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 57 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 57 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 197 Orange St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF serves 800 people · EPA ID NC0424030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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