Polk County property record for 61 Walnut Ln, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,938 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P61-55 |
| Primary APN | P61-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 55766 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 WALNUT LN |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-9435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | LOT 78, 0M04 MORGAN CHAPEL VILLAGE 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN CHAPEL VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
61 Walnut Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 WALNUT LN, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 431 / 1493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 61 WALNUT LN, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-9435 |
| Document Number | 00431/1493 |
| Book / Page | 431 / 1493 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 WALNUT LN, TRYON, NC 28782 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 61 Walnut Ln was $1,938.
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 | $1,938.00 | $370,803 (-) Land $47,500 Building $323,303 | $370,803 (-) Land $47,500 Building $323,303 |
| 2025 | $1,938.00 | $370,803 Land $47,500 Building $323,303 | $370,803 Land $47,500 Building $323,303 |
| 2023 | $1,799.00 | $282,514 Land $37,500 Building $245,014 | |
| 2021 | $282,514 Land $37,500 Building $245,014 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 Walnut Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 61 Walnut Ln 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 11 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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