Polk County property record for 70 Hipp Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $138 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1-B6 |
| Primary APN | S1-B6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 27857 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 HIPP RD |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773-8631 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1, 0W15 WHISPERING RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
70 Hipp Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1060 OLD MOUNTAIN PAGE RD, SALUDA, NC 28773-8709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 263 / 1389 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000492/642 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Hipp Rd was $138, up 1.5% from the year before.
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 | $138.00 (+1.47%) | $23,490 (-) Land $23,490 | $23,490 (-) Land $23,490 |
| 2025 | $136.00 | $23,490 Land $23,490 | $23,490 Land $23,490 |
| 2023 | $130.00 | $18,850 Land $18,850 | |
| 2021 | $18,850 Land $18,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Hipp Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 70 Hipp Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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