Polk County property record for 480 Thompson Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 5.51 acres (240,016 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,404 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P14-52 |
| Primary APN | P14-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 240,016 sqft (5.51 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 34421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 480 THOMPSON RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773-9677 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | P14, 0S50 SALUDA RES AREA 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALUDA RES AREA 50 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 THOMPSON RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 341 / 200 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 000480/152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 480 THOMPSON RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9677 |
| Document Number | 000480/152 |
| Book / Page | 480 / 152 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 62, SALUDA, NC 28773-0062 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 THOMPSON RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-9677 |
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 | $1,404.00 (+1.3%) | $237,916 (-) Land $165,200 Building $72,716 | $237,916 (-) Land $165,200 Building $72,716 |
| 2025 | $1,386.00 (+17.16%) | $237,916 (+39.62%) Land $165,200 Building $72,716 | $237,916 (+39.62%) Land $165,200 Building $72,716 |
| 2023 | $1,183.00 (+4.51%) | $170,408 (-) Land $117,650 Building $52,758 | |
| 2022 | $1,132.00 | $170,408 Land $117,650 Building $52,758 | |
| 2021 | $170,408 Land $117,650 Building $52,758 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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