Polk County property record for 451 Peniel Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,686 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C9-A11 |
| Primary APN | C9-A11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 55015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 451 PENIEL RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8485 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | C9, 0C53 COLUMBUS AREA 81 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
451 Peniel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 PENIEL RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8485 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20174646770003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 426 / 1245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Property Address | 451 PENIEL RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8485 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000458/92 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 458/92 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 451 PENIEL RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8485 |
| Document Number | 00426/1245 |
| Book / Page | 426 / 1245 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 004646770003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 PENIEL RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8485 |
| Document Number | 00426/1248 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 426/1248 |
| Instrument | 004646780014 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 451 Peniel Rd was $1,686.
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 | $1,686.00 | $178,854 (-) Land $26,400 Building $152,454 | $178,854 (-) Land $26,400 Building $152,454 |
| 2025 | $1,686.00 | $178,854 Land $26,400 Building $152,454 | $178,854 Land $26,400 Building $152,454 |
| 2023 | $1,564.00 | $148,081 Land $26,400 Building $121,681 | |
| 2021 | $148,081 Land $26,400 Building $121,681 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 Peniel Rd 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 451 Peniel Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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