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Last sold for $175,000 on Dec 3, 2021

3500 RIVER RD

COLUMBUS, NC 28722
3
Beds
1
Baths
8.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Dec 3, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,972 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$759,941 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$169,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$590,191
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$395,067
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$759,941

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.65
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Polk County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Tryon Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.8 mi
M
Polk County Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Polk County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28722These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,237
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,764
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,296
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

3500 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Columbus 28722

How it measures up in Columbus 28722

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 28722.

Lot size8.65 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 3500 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 28722Polk County
Lot sizebigger than8.65 ac81% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196127% of homes35% of homes

About 3500 River Rd

When did 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC last sell?

3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC last sold on Dec 3, 2021 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC?

3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 8.65-acre lot.

When was 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC built?

3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

What schools serve 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC?

3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC is assigned to Polk County High School (high), rated B; Tryon Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Polk County Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Polk County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC compare to other homes in Columbus 28722?

Among the 2,062 homes in Columbus 28722, its lot is bigger than 81% of them (8.65 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1961 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3500 River Rd, Columbus, NC was $3,972. The county assessed it at $759,941.

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