Polk County property record for 4150 Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 780 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 4.55 acres (198,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,835 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P23-19 |
| Primary APN | P23-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 390 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 198,198 sqft (4.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Account Number | 41045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4150 HOWARD GAP RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773-9860 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | 4.55 ACRES, P23 MAP P23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
4150 Howard Gap Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4150 HOWARD GAP RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9860 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 396 / 1552 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00360/1943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4150 Howard Gap Rd was $1,835, 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 | $1,835.00 (+1.27%) | $311,057 (-) Land $59,850 Building $251,207 | $311,057 (-) Land $59,850 Building $251,207 |
| 2025 | $1,812.00 | $311,057 Land $59,850 Building $251,207 | $311,057 Land $59,850 Building $251,207 |
| 2023 | $1,145.00 | $164,929 Land $29,200 Building $135,729 | |
| 2021 | $164,929 Land $29,200 Building $135,729 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4150 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 |
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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 4150 Howard Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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