Polk County property record for 440 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,278 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C3-H17 |
| Primary APN | C3-H17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 28853 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 440 BLANTON ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 & LOT 30 BLK 1, 0D02 DENTON SPRING PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 51 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-30 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
440 Blanton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2001.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 BLANTON ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 272 / 1249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 440 Blanton St was $1,278.
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 | $1,278.00 | $135,582 (-) Land $31,350 Building $104,232 | $135,582 (-) Land $31,350 Building $104,232 |
| 2025 | $1,278.00 | $135,582 Land $31,350 Building $104,232 | $135,582 Land $31,350 Building $104,232 |
| 2023 | $1,070.00 | $101,265 Land $31,350 Building $69,915 | |
| 2021 | $101,265 Land $31,350 Building $69,915 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 440 Blanton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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.
Wildfire risk around 440 Blanton St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
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: 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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