Listing Office: Corcoran HM Properties
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About 226 John Smith Rd
This desirable professional/amateur horse facility w/ deeded CETA trails is located in the heart of horse country in Polk County! Center aisle barn includes eight 12x12 stalls, wash stall, fly spray system, a dedicated tack room for boarders, and a separate owner's tack room w/ full bath & laundry all on the main level. The upper level reveals a breathtaking 3BR/2BA ~2900sqft owner's home. Soaring ceilings and an elegant open floor plan await you. A second barn complements the main barn. It has 4 additional stalls (convertible into broodmare stalls), 3 wash racks, a dry-grooming area, tack room, tool room, blanket storage, shavings storage room, hay storage room, and an office/break room that could easily be converted into a small apartment. Covered large dressage arena with sprinkler system, plus a 100x200 outdoor arena & lunge ring perfect for hunter/jumpers. Eight paddocks with dividing lanes & room for 1 more. RV pad w/ septic hook-up. Entire perimeter is fenced. 10 min to TIEC!
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- Exterior: Fence
- List Price: $1,975,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,631
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Hwy 74, take exit 167 onto NC-9 South. Travel 5.1 miles South, turn RIGHT onto John Smith. First Drive on the RIGHT.
- MLS Number: 4254169
- Office Name: Gasperson-Peek Realty
- Office Email: gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 13, 2006 | Home Sold | $548,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $725,713 | $4,631 |
2022 | $725,713 | $4,486 |
2020 | $596,690 | $3,783 |
2019 | $596,690 | $3,783 |
2018 | $596,690 | $3,579 |
2017 | $596,690 | $3,460 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Polk Central Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.7 mi
•2141 S NC 9 Hwy
7
New Prospect Elementary School
Public District PK-6
6.8 mi
•9251 Highway 9
7
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School
Public District PK-5
7.1 mi
•140 Cooley Springs School Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,030. Residents of Columbus, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 226 John Smith Rd
The listing price of 226 John Smith Rd property is $1,975,000.
The property 226 John Smith Rd is land located in Columbus, North Carolina, 28722.
Active Listing: 226 John Smith Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 226 John Smith Rd are: Polk Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Prospect Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Landrum Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Polk County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rainbow Lake Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Polk County Early College (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Polk County High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Landrum High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,631 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 13, 2006 for $548,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 226 John Smith Rd in Columbus, NC and zip code 28722. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,975,000.
Over 0 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Columbus, NC. In the same period over 3 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Columbus, NC between March and April 2025 increased by 19.6%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $442,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 60 days.