Polk County property record for 8 Esseola Dr, Saluda, NC 28773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 884 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,409 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S8-E1 |
| Primary APN | S8-E1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 11216 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 ESSEOLA ST |
| City | SALUDA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | .55 ACRE, 0S58 SALUDA RES AREA 58 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALUDA RES AREA 58 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 920303 |
8 Esseola Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 521, SALUDA, NC 28773-0521 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 224 / 1483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Esseola Dr was $3,409, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Saluda City |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,409.00 (+7.03%) | $319,288 (-) Land $96,250 Building $223,038 | $319,288 (-) Land $96,250 Building $223,038 |
| 2025 | $3,185.00 | $319,288 Land $96,250 Building $223,038 | $319,288 Land $96,250 Building $223,038 |
| 2023 | $2,585.00 | $206,142 Land $68,750 Building $137,392 | |
| 2021 | $206,142 Land $68,750 Building $137,392 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Esseola Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 8 Esseola Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF SALUDA serves 1,814 people · EPA ID NC0175020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Pangaea Internet, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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