Polk County property record for 248 Thorne Ave, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,172 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C2-A10 |
| Primary APN | C2-A10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 53,143 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 173 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 THORNE AVE |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | C2B, 0C59 COLUMBUS RES AREA 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 59 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
248 Thorne Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 THORNE AVE, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-7747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 152 / 681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Thorne Ave was $2,172.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Columbus Town |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,172.00 | $230,425 (-) Land $62,640 Building $167,785 | $230,425 (-) Land $62,640 Building $167,785 |
| 2025 | $2,172.00 | $230,425 Land $62,640 Building $167,785 | $230,425 Land $62,640 Building $167,785 |
| 2023 | $1,640.00 | $155,229 Land $52,200 Building $103,029 | |
| 2021 | $155,229 Land $52,200 Building $103,029 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Thorne Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · 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 248 Thorne Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | TOWN OF COLUMBUS serves 2,489 people · EPA ID NC0175015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 134 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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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