Polk County property record for 40 Downing Ln, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $197 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P46-132 |
| Primary APN | P46-132 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Account Number | 645 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 DOWNING LN |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-5508 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | 2.00 ACRES, P46A P46A |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 920301 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 CHESTNUT ST, TRYON, NC 28782-3697 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 DOWNING LN, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-5508 |
| Document Number | 0499000266 |
| Book / Page | 499 / 266 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 CHESTNUT ST, TRYON, NC 28782-3697 |
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 | $197.00 | $37,774 (-) Land $32,590 Building $5,184 | $37,774 (-) Land $32,590 Building $5,184 |
| 2025 | $197.00 (+13.22%) | $37,774 (+38.13%) Land $32,590 Building $5,184 | $37,774 (+38.13%) Land $32,590 Building $5,184 |
| 2023 | $174.00 | $27,346 Land $23,000 Building $4,346 | |
| 2021 | $27,346 Land $23,000 Building $4,346 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
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