Macon County property record for 1191 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,957 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540739958 |
| Primary APN | 7540739958 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 161301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1191 BIG BEARPEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8479 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 FERRY LANDING LN NW, 1310, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1671 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000A44/361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1191 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8479 |
| Document Number | 000A44/361 |
| Book / Page | A-44 / 361 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025006479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 FERRY LANDING LN NW, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1668 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 FERRY LANDING LN NW, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1668 |
| Mail Care Of | ELEANOR BALL |
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 | $2,957.00 (+9.84%) | $657,390 (-) Land $350,000 Building $307,390 | $657,390 (-) Land $350,000 Building $307,390 |
| 2025 | $2,692.00 | $657,390 (-) Land $350,000 Building $307,390 | $657,390 (-) Land $350,000 Building $307,390 |
| 2023 | $657,390 Land $350,000 Building $307,390 | $657,390 Land $350,000 Building $307,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 90 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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