Polk County property record for 288 E Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C3-K1 |
| Primary APN | C3-K1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 53567 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 E MILLS ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8745 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Description | 0.52 ACRE, 0C55 COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County records · APN C3-K1
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 152 LAUREL CREST DR, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-5500 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 440 / 1279 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00350/0969 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 288 E MILLS ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8745 |
| Document Number | 00440/1279 |
| Book / Page | 440 / 1279 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 152 LAUREL CREST DR, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-5500 |
| Document Number | 00440/1283 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 440/1283 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZEN B&T CO |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Columbus Town |
| 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 | $1,836.00 (+18.68%) | $194,845 (+33.06%) Land $91,000 Building $103,845 | $194,845 (+33.06%) Land $91,000 Building $103,845 |
| 2023 | $1,547.00 | $146,429 Land $65,000 Building $81,429 | |
| 2021 | $146,429 Land $65,000 Building $81,429 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (37149C), updated July 8, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371499201042, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 63% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,563 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 138 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 500 / 250 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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