Polk County property record for 495 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 816 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,014 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,881 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C9-A1 |
| Primary APN | C9-A1 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 816 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,014 sqft (1.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 54345 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 495 WALKER ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | 1.11 FR JULIA BYARS, EDWARDS., 0C57 COLUMBUS RES AREA 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 495 WALKER ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 202 / 1610 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Property Address | 495 WALKER ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 439/337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 439/337 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,881.00 | $517,768 (-) Land $57,400 Building $460,368 | $517,768 (-) Land $57,400 Building $460,368 |
| 2025 | $4,881.00 (+57.45%) | $517,768 (+76.5%) Land $57,400 Building $460,368 | $517,768 (+76.5%) Land $57,400 Building $460,368 |
| 2023 | $3,100.00 | $293,350 Land $71,000 Building $222,350 | |
| 2021 | $293,350 Land $71,000 Building $222,350 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% 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: 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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