Polk County property record for 283 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,507 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,379 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P118-142 |
| Primary APN | P118-142 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,507 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,507 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,507 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 21859 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 283 JOHN SMITH RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 600, PLAT: CARD FILE C-598, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920103 |
Source: Polk County records · APN P118-142
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 283 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 230 / 1087 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 00329/0194 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,379.00 (+5.51%) | $259,663 (+26.79%) Land $38,875 Building $220,788 | $259,663 (+26.79%) Land $38,875 Building $220,788 |
| 2023 | $1,307.00 | $204,803 Land $32,500 Building $172,303 | |
| 2021 | $204,803 Land $32,500 Building $172,303 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (37149C), as of July 8, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371499201031, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| e-Polk Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Uniti Group DSL | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 19 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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