Polk County property record for 514 Thompson Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,289 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,241 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P14-101 |
| Primary APN | P14-101 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,289 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,633 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 27298 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 514 THOMPSON RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | FR S. LEE & CAROLYN ATKIN, 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 |
514 Thompson Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1999.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 312, SALUDA, NC 28773-0312 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 259 / 1428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 514 Thompson Rd was $2,241, 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 | $2,241.00 (+1.27%) | $379,835 (-) Land $77,600 Building $302,235 | $379,835 (-) Land $77,600 Building $302,235 |
| 2025 | $2,213.00 | $379,835 Land $77,600 Building $302,235 | $379,835 Land $77,600 Building $302,235 |
| 2023 | $1,960.00 | $282,382 Land $51,950 Building $230,432 | |
| 2021 | $282,382 Land $51,950 Building $230,432 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 Thompson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 514 Thompson Rd 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 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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