Macon County property record for 117 Cold Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 13.5 acres (589,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,310 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7533954239 |
| Primary APN | 7533954239 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,522 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 335 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 335 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 589,802 sqft (13.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Deck Area | 318 sqft |
| Patio Area | 318 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 147668 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 COLD MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF RD 1535 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUGARFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
117 Cold Mountain Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 FOX HILL PL, VALRICO, FL 33596-4021 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 117 COLD MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | E40/1984 |
| Book / Page | E-40 / 1984 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020006691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 FOX HILL PL, VALRICO, FL 33596-4021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Cold Mountain Rd was $1,310.
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 | $1,310.00 | $397,740 Land $198,750 Building $198,990 | $397,740 Land $198,750 Building $198,990 |
| 2023 | $1,257.00 | $397,740 Land $198,750 Building $198,990 | $397,740 Land $198,750 Building $198,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Cold Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 117 Cold Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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