Macon County property record for 1145 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,718 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530943721 |
| Primary APN | 7530943721 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,090 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 39029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1145 FRANKLIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | MIRROR LAKE |
| Legal Subdivision | MIRROR LAKE |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
1145 Franklin Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 1986.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1005 OLEANDER DR, AUGUSTA, GA 30904-3143 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16 / 228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1145 Franklin Rd was $2,718, up 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,718.00 (+9.82%) | $601,950 Land $297,360 Building $304,590 | $601,950 Land $297,360 Building $304,590 |
| 2025 | $2,475.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,463.00 | $601,950 Land $297,360 Building $304,590 | $601,950 Land $297,360 Building $304,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1145 Franklin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1145 Franklin Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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