Polk County property record for 40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Government Office, Courthouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 ba · 5,442 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 1.66 acres (72,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $30,170 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C7-F1 |
| Primary APN | C7-F1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,442 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 72,310 sqft (1.66 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 27131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 COURTHOUSE ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government Office, Courthouse |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | COURTHOUSE, EDUCATION, BLDGD, & COURTHSE ANNEX, 0C55 COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 308, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-0308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 477 / 366 |
| 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 | $30,170.00 | $3,200,407 (-) Land $996,000 Building $2,204,407 | $3,200,407 (-) Land $996,000 Building $2,204,407 |
| 2025 | $30,170.00 (+15.02%) Additional exemption filed | $3,200,407 (+28.94%) Land $996,000 Building $2,204,407 | $3,200,407 (+28.94%) Land $996,000 Building $2,204,407 |
| 2023 | $26,231.00 Additional exemption filed | $2,482,121 Land $830,000 Building $1,652,121 | |
| 2021 | $2,482,121 Land $830,000 Building $1,652,121 |
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 | 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 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
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