Columbus County property record for 224 E Clay St, Whiteville, NC 28472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,183 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,991 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $582 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0291.03-00-7572.000 |
| Primary APN | 0291.03-00-7572.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,183 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 7,991 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 01-04472 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 E CLAY ST |
| City | WHITEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28472-4214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A |
| Legal Lot Number | A,C |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4049 |
| Census Tract | 930900 |
224 E Clay St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Columbus County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1072 FEEDMILL RD, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-7624 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245749 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1363 / 744 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 224 E CLAY ST, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-4214 |
| Document Number | 0000004042 |
| Book / Page | 1416 / 578 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1072 FEEDMILL RD, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472-7624 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 224 E Clay St was $582.
Source: Columbus County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County |
| Municipality | Whiteville City |
| Unified School District | Whiteville City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $582.00 | $56,900 Land $11,600 Building $45,300 |
| 2023 | $995.00 | $58,600 Land $13,300 Building $45,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 224 E Clay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2003–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 224 E Clay St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF WHITEVILLE serves 5,426 people · EPA ID NC0424010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Focus Broadband.
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