Polk County property record for 226 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,001 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P108-125 |
| Primary APN | P108-125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 34322 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 JOHN SMITH RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9657 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | AR5 |
| Legal Description | LOT # 1, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920103 |
226 John Smith Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 191 ED WILLIAMS RD, CUT BANK, MT 59427-9118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 496 / 1963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 226 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9657 |
| Document Number | 00496/1963 |
| Book / Page | 496 / 1963 |
| Map Reference | FILE D PG 570 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 N PLEASANT ST, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753-1210 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 ED WILLIAMS RD, CUT BANK, MT 59427-9118 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 226 John Smith Rd was $5,001.
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 | $5,001.00 | $941,148 (-) Land $329,500 Building $611,648 | $941,148 (-) Land $329,500 Building $611,648 |
| 2025 | $5,001.00 | $941,148 Land $329,500 Building $611,648 | $941,148 Land $329,500 Building $611,648 |
| 2023 | $4,631.00 | $725,713 Land $220,000 Building $505,713 | |
| 2021 | $725,713 Land $220,000 Building $505,713 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 226 John Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · 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 226 John Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% 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 43% of the US · above 64% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| Windstream DSL | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pangaea Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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