Columbus City Property Records in North Carolina

Columbus property records document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, transfers, mortgages, liens, plats, and related real estate filings for properties in Columbus, Ohio. Because Columbus spans multiple counties, users should confirm the property’s county before searching. For most Columbus properties, official parcel and valuation records are available through the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, while deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded plats can be searched through the Franklin County Recorder’s Office. Property tax billing and payment information is available from the Franklin County Treasurer’s Office. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosure cases, may be found through the Franklin County Clerk of Courts. For properties in the portions of Columbus located outside Franklin County, users should consult the Delaware County Auditor’s Office, Delaware County Recorder’s Office, Fairfield County Auditor’s Office, or Fairfield County Recorder’s Office, as applicable. The City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services may also provide zoning, permits, and code-related property information.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$56,083
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$210,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,756
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.84%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,002 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
60%
Population
Population:
1,166

Columbus Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Columbus and groups it into violent crime and property crime. Violent crime includes murder, robbery, and assault, while property crime includes total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The data lists 0 murders, 0 robberies, and 0 assaults. It reports 17 property crimes, including 3 burglaries and 0 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show the reported totals for each category in Columbus. Users can compare the categories to see which types of reported crime appear most often in the data and how the property crime total compares with the violent crime counts. The figures reflect only reported incidents, so they do not show every crime that occurred.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
3
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
0
Theft
Theft:
14
Assault
Assault:
0
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Columbus

The three largest racial and ethnic groups in Columbus are White residents at 70% (816 people), Hispanic residents at 19% (220 people), and residents of two or more races at 5% (57 people). The data also lists Black residents at 4% (50 people), American Indian residents at 1% (15 people), other race at 0.69% (8 people), and Asian and Pacific Islander residents at 0% (0 people) each.

White
70%
816
Hispanic
19%
220
Two + Races
5%
57
Black
4%
50
American Indian
1%
15
Other Race
0.69%
8
Asian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Columbus, Ratings Compared Across North Carolina B+

Columbus's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city, from schools to cost of living. The highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A), Diversity (A-), and Good for Retirees (A-). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (B+), Access to Parks (B+), and Good for Families (B+), while Walkability (C+) received the lowest grade. Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Columbus

Columbus's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (26%), Some College (18%), and Bachelor Degree (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
26%
Some College
18%
Bachelor Degree
16%
Below High School
15%
Associate Degree
14%
Masters Degree
5%
Doctorate
0.55%

When Were Homes Built

Columbus's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (35%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (27%) and 1940 - 1959 (22%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
35%
1980 - 1999
27%
1940 - 1959
22%
2000 - Present
12%
Before 1939
5%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Columbus's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (43%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (38%) and 1 Bedroom (11%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
43%
3 Bedrooms
38%
1 Bedroom
11%
4 Bedrooms
7%
5 or More Bedrooms
1%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Columbus's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (28%), 55 - 64 (18%), and 25 - 34 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
28%
55 - 64
18%
25 - 34
12%
45 - 54
10%
10 - 17
10%
35 - 44
10%
18 - 24
7%
Under 10
5%

Property Market Trends at Columbus

Columbus's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $210,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,002 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Columbus's dynamic real estate landscape.

Columbus Assessor Office

Polk County Tax Administrator

Street:
51 Walker Street
City:
Columbus
County:
Polk
State:
NC
Zip Code:
28722
Phone:
828-894-8500
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5PM)

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