Polk County property record for 253 Smith St, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,156 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S12-J8 |
| Primary APN | S12-J8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Account Number | 19896 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 SMITH ST |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773-8696 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6., 0S62 SALUDA RES AREA 62 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALUDA RES AREA 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 798 CROOKED CREEK RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739-6886 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000012121 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Saluda City |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,156.00 (+79.01%) | $316,401 (+125.07%) Land $68,750 Building $247,651 | $316,401 (+125.07%) Land $68,750 Building $247,651 |
| 2023 | $1,763.00 | $140,581 Land $27,500 Building $113,081 | |
| 2021 | $140,581 Land $27,500 Building $113,081 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CITY OF SALUDA serves 1,814 people · EPA ID NC0175020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 11 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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, RiverStreet Networks, Verizon.
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