Polk County property record for 487 Austin Ln, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 102 acres (4,475,354 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,405 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P16-15 |
| Primary APN | P16-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 4,475,354 sqft (102 acres) |
| Account Number | 29328 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 AUSTIN LN |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | P16, P16 MAP P16 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 920304 |
487 Austin Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 SALEM CHURCH RD, IRMO, SC 29063-9124 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 296 / 1651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 487 Austin Ln was $5,405, up 1.3% from the year before.
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 | $5,405.00 (+1.27%) | $915,951 (-) Land $823,952 Building $91,999 | $915,951 (-) Land $823,952 Building $91,999 |
| 2025 | $5,337.00 | $915,951 Land $823,952 Building $91,999 | $915,951 Land $823,952 Building $91,999 |
| 2023 | $4,093.00 | $589,634 Land $514,970 Building $74,664 | |
| 2021 | $589,634 Land $514,970 Building $74,664 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 487 Austin Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 487 Austin Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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