Columbus County property record for 480 Academy St, Fair Bluff, NC 28439
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,377 sqft · built 1976 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $914 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 9290.01-35-0794.000 |
| Primary APN | 9290.01-35-0794.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 10-17620 |
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| Street Address | 480 ACADEMY ST |
| City | FAIR BLUFF |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28439-8700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #2 & 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBUS NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIR BLUFF |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 930600 |
480 Academy St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Columbus County records, as of November 28, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 ACADEMY ST, FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439-8700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000274397 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Academy St was $914.
Source: Columbus County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus County |
| Municipality | Fair Bluff Town |
| Unified School District | Columbus County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $914.00 | $86,700 Land $6,200 Building $80,500 |
| 2023 | $914.00 | $86,700 Land $6,200 Building $80,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 480 Academy St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1999–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 480 Academy St is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 FAIR BLUFF serves 800 people · EPA ID NC0424030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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