Polk County property record for 51 Hillcrest Dr, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 855 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $847 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P58-14 |
| Primary APN | P58-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 855 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 855 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 855 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 HILLCREST DR |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | P58A, P58A P58A |
| Legal Subdivision | P58A |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
51 Hillcrest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 HILLCREST DR, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-7703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 158 / 1296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Hillcrest Dr was $847.
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 | $847.00 | $162,144 (-) Land $39,000 Building $123,144 | $162,144 (-) Land $39,000 Building $123,144 |
| 2025 | $847.00 | $162,144 Land $39,000 Building $123,144 | $162,144 Land $39,000 Building $123,144 |
| 2023 | $539.00 | $84,720 Land $33,000 Building $51,720 | |
| 2021 | $84,720 Land $33,000 Building $51,720 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Hillcrest Dr 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 51 Hillcrest Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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