Polk County property record for 989 Fox Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 5.23 acres (227,819 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,166 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P73-50 |
| Primary APN | P73-50 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 798 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 227,819 sqft (5.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 24406 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 989 FOX MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | OLD # 19 ADJ HOWARD, GRIFFIN PROP., 100C 100C COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | C COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
989 Fox Mountain Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 918, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-0918 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 238 / 2036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 989 Fox Mountain Rd was $1,166.
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 | $1,166.00 | $223,256 (-) Land $94,990 Building $128,266 | $223,256 (-) Land $94,990 Building $128,266 |
| 2025 | $1,166.00 | $223,256 Land $94,990 Building $128,266 | $223,256 Land $94,990 Building $128,266 |
| 2023 | $872.00 | $136,937 Land $58,840 Building $78,097 | |
| 2021 | $136,937 Land $58,840 Building $78,097 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 989 Fox Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake 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 989 Fox Mountain Rd 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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