Polk County property record for 3618 Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $159 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P34-8 |
| Primary APN | P34-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 57180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3618 HOWARD GAP RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773-9857 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | P34, P34 MAP P34 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
3618 Howard Gap Rd, vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3618 HOWARD GAP RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 331 / 787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3618 HOWARD GAP RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9857 |
| Document Number | 00441/1859 |
| Book / Page | 441 / 1859 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3618 HOWARD GAP RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9857 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3618 Howard Gap Rd was $159, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $159.00 (+1.27%) | $27,000 (-) Land $27,000 | $27,000 (-) Land $27,000 |
| 2025 | $157.00 | $27,000 Land $27,000 | $27,000 Land $27,000 |
| 2023 | $104.00 | $15,000 Land $15,000 | |
| 2021 | $15,000 Land $15,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3618 Howard Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 3618 Howard Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyrunner, Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures