Polk County property record for 448 N Highland Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,603 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 9.55 acres (415,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,050 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P54-171 |
| Primary APN | P54-171 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,603 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 328 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 415,998 sqft (9.55 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 33492 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 448 N HIGHLAND RD |
| City | MILL SPRING |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28756-6840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OPEN |
| Legal Description | LOT #15 SECT H-3 W RIDGE, LAKE ADGER, 0W12 WEST RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COOPER GAP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 920201 |
448 N Highland Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 448 N HIGHLAND RD, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-6840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 332 / 856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 448 N Highland Rd was $3,050.
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 | $3,050.00 | $607,267 (-) Land $125,500 Building $481,767 | $607,267 (-) Land $125,500 Building $481,767 |
| 2025 | $3,050.00 | $607,267 Land $125,500 Building $481,767 | $607,267 Land $125,500 Building $481,767 |
| 2023 | $2,855.00 | $444,251 Land $81,300 Building $362,951 | |
| 2021 | $444,251 Land $81,300 Building $362,951 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 448 N Highland Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 448 N Highland Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · above 75% 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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