Polk County property record for 20 Matthew St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,533 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P108-105 |
| Primary APN | P108-105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 53492 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 MATTHEW ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | LOT #2, PLAT: C-31, 0T04 THE PINES |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PINES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
20 Matthew St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 MATTHEW ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8586 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021 |
| Deed Book / Page | 466 / 411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Property Address | 20 MATTHEW ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8586 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000472/700 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 472/700 |
| Name | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FLAT ROCK, NC 28731 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 MATTHEW ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8586 |
| Document Number | 000466/411 |
| Book / Page | 466 / 411 |
| Map Reference | FILE C PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $532.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 687 NC HIGHWAY 87 N, 687, PITTSBORO, NC 27312 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 MATTHEW ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8586 |
| Document Number | 0000466414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 466/414 |
| Name | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Matthew St was $1,533.
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 | $1,533.00 | $288,507 (-) Land $40,000 Building $248,507 | $288,507 (-) Land $40,000 Building $248,507 |
| 2025 | $1,533.00 | $288,507 Land $40,000 Building $248,507 | $288,507 Land $40,000 Building $248,507 |
| 2023 | $1,297.00 | $203,246 Land $30,000 Building $173,246 | |
| 2021 | $203,246 Land $30,000 Building $173,246 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Matthew St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 20 Matthew St is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 67% 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pangaea Internet Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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