Polk County property record for 830 Houston Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 6.42 acres (279,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $830 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P59-22 |
| Primary APN | P59-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 279,655 sqft (6.42 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 52651 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 830 HOUSTON RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-8794 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 1, P59 MAP P59 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP P59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
830 Houston Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 830 HOUSTON RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8794 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 445 / 1506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 830 HOUSTON RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8794 |
| Document Number | 00445/1506 |
| Book / Page | 445 / 1506 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 830 HOUSTON RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-8794 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 830 Houston Rd was $830.
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 | $830.00 | $158,886 (-) Land $92,200 Building $66,686 | $158,886 (-) Land $92,200 Building $66,686 |
| 2025 | $830.00 | $158,886 Land $92,200 Building $66,686 | $158,886 Land $92,200 Building $66,686 |
| 2023 | $789.00 | $123,960 Land $71,360 Building $52,600 | |
| 2021 | $123,960 Land $71,360 Building $52,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 830 Houston Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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.
Wildfire risk around 830 Houston Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · above 68% 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: 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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