Polk County property record for 6239 Howard Gap Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 2.8 acres (121,968 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P14-18 |
| Primary APN | P14-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 614 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 614 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 121,968 sqft (2.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 11370 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6239 HOWARD GAP RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773-9900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | P14, P14 MAP P14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 445, SALUDA, NC 28773-0445 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 264 / 696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,182.00 (+1.29%) | $200,307 (-) Land $47,600 Building $152,707 | $200,307 (-) Land $47,600 Building $152,707 |
| 2025 | $1,167.00 (+21.82%) | $200,307 (+45.1%) Land $47,600 Building $152,707 | $200,307 (+45.1%) Land $47,600 Building $152,707 |
| 2023 | $958.00 | $138,043 Land $34,000 Building $104,043 | |
| 2021 | $138,043 Land $34,000 Building $104,043 |
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 |
| 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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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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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