Polk County property record for 526 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,593 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C3-H13 |
| Primary APN | C3-H13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 25808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 BLANTON ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | DENTON SPRING PARK, 0D02 DENTON SPRING PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS RES AREA 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
526 Blanton St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | APM BLANTON ST, LYNN, NC 28750 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 251 / 1687 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 Blanton St was $1,593.
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 | $1,593.00 | $169,013 (-) Land $29,150 Building $139,863 | $169,013 (-) Land $29,150 Building $139,863 |
| 2025 | $1,593.00 | $169,013 Land $29,150 Building $139,863 | $169,013 Land $29,150 Building $139,863 |
| 2023 | $1,346.00 | $127,371 Land $29,150 Building $98,221 | |
| 2021 | $127,371 Land $29,150 Building $98,221 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Blanton St 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 526 Blanton St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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