Polk County property record for 5342 Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 5.5 acres (239,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $833 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P23-154 |
| Primary APN | P23-154 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 239,580 sqft (5.5 acres) |
| Account Number | 40812 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5342 HOWARD GAP RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.5 ACRES, P23 MAP P23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
Source: Polk County records · APN P23-154
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 353, SALUDA, NC 28773-0353 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 201 / 1160 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 00381/1451 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $833.00 (+46.91%) | $143,089 (+75.11%) Land $53,900 Building $89,189 | $143,089 (+75.11%) Land $53,900 Building $89,189 |
| 2023 | $567.00 | $81,715 Land $25,800 Building $55,915 | |
| 2021 | $81,715 Land $25,800 Building $55,915 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 8, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wilkes Telephone Membership Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 19 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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