Polk County property record for 539 John Smith Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (740,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P118-151 |
| Primary APN | P118-151 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 740,520 sqft (17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 56188 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 JOHN SMITH RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 17 ACRES, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 539 JOHN SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 0004341597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 365 / 1950 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003651950 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,126.00 (+11.91%) | $776,581 (+34.42%) Land $292,750 Building $483,831 | $776,581 (+34.42%) Land $292,750 Building $483,831 |
| 2023 | $3,687.00 | $577,727 Land $200,000 Building $377,727 | |
| 2021 | $577,727 Land $200,000 Building $377,727 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · 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 46% of the US · above 67% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Windstream DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Skyrunner.
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