Polk County property record for 420 Smith Waldrop Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,170 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 3.3 acres (143,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,093 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P84-158 |
| Primary APN | P84-158 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,170 sqft Finished Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 447 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 143,748 sqft (3.3 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 54183 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 420 SMITH WALDROP RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF SMITH WALDROP ROAD, SPL, 100D 100D COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | D COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 920103 |
420 Smith Waldrop Rd is held in a trust since June 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1086, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-1086 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20164609110003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 420 / 491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 420 Smith Waldrop Rd was $1,093.
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 | $1,093.00 | $214,168 (-) Land $69,900 Building $144,268 | $214,168 (-) Land $69,900 Building $144,268 |
| 2025 | $1,093.00 | $214,168 Land $69,900 Building $144,268 | $214,168 Land $69,900 Building $144,268 |
| 2023 | $953.00 | $149,122 Land $53,000 Building $96,122 | |
| 2021 | $149,122 Land $53,000 Building $96,122 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 Smith Waldrop Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 420 Smith Waldrop Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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