Polk County property record for 70 Locust St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 5,000 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 3.67 acres (159,865 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,065 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C2-E8 |
| Primary APN | C2-E8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 159,865 sqft (3.67 acres) |
| Garage Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 16 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 52375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 LOCUST ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7749 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Description | C2A, 0C55 COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS VALUE AREA 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 308, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-0308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 477 / 1434 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0477001500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Columbus Town |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,065.00 | $643,431 (-) Land $550,500 Building $92,931 | $643,431 (-) Land $550,500 Building $92,931 |
| 2025 | $6,065.00 (+26.62%) | $643,431 (+41.95%) Land $550,500 Building $92,931 | $643,431 (+41.95%) Land $550,500 Building $92,931 |
| 2023 | $4,790.00 | $453,266 Land $367,000 Building $86,266 | |
| 2021 | $453,266 Land $367,000 Building $86,266 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · 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 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF COLUMBUS serves 2,489 people · EPA ID NC0175015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 134 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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