Polk County property record for 291 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $607 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C4-D5 |
| Primary APN | C4-D5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Account Number | 15436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 WALKER ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9498 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | TRACT II, 0C57 COLUMBUS RES AREA 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 51 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 TIMBERLAKE CIR, INMAN, SC 29349-9659 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 493 / 1577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $607.00 | $64,437 (-) Land $8,800 Building $55,637 | $64,437 (-) Land $8,800 Building $55,637 |
| 2025 | $607.00 (+29.15%) | $64,437 (+44.6%) Land $8,800 Building $55,637 | $64,437 (+44.6%) Land $8,800 Building $55,637 |
| 2023 | $470.00 | $44,561 Land $8,800 Building $35,761 | |
| 2021 | $44,561 Land $8,800 Building $35,761 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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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