Polk County property record for 79 Matthew St, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,550 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P108-108 |
| Primary APN | P108-108 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 40964 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 MATTHEW ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | LOT #5, 0T04 THE PINES |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PINES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
79 Matthew St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 MATTHEW ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8586 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 395 / 1769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Matthew St was $1,550.
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 | $1,550.00 | $291,833 (-) Land $40,000 Building $251,833 | $291,833 (-) Land $40,000 Building $251,833 |
| 2025 | $1,550.00 | $291,833 Land $40,000 Building $251,833 | $291,833 Land $40,000 Building $251,833 |
| 2023 | $1,439.00 | $225,577 Land $30,000 Building $195,577 | |
| 2021 | $225,577 Land $30,000 Building $195,577 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Matthew St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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 79 Matthew St is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pangaea Internet Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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