Macon County property record for 102 Sassafras Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 10.4 acres (456,944 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,303 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7448462012 |
| Primary APN | 7448462012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 784 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 240 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 456,944 sqft (10.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 12115 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 102 SASSAFRAS GAP RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ON SR 1611 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
102 Sassafras Gap Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 176 COBBLESTONE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 102 Sassafras Gap Rd was $1,303, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,303.00 (+3.25%) | $395,360 Land $384,040 Building $11,320 | $395,360 Land $384,040 Building $11,320 |
| 2025 | $1,262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,250.00 | $395,360 Land $384,040 Building $11,320 | $395,360 Land $384,040 Building $11,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 102 Sassafras Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · 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 | 9 in force |
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 102 Sassafras Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 | SASSAFRAS GAP EMPLOYEE VILLAGE private · serves 107 people · EPA ID NC0157154 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber · DSL | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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