Macon County property record for 137 Apple Mountain Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,646 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551321635 |
| Primary APN | 7551321635 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 530 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 430 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 155315 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 APPLE MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLE MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
137 Apple Mountain Ln is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 FALLON GROVE WAY, RALEIGH, NC 27608-1879 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28 / 1068 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 000P42/656 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 137 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 000P42/656 |
| Book / Page | P-42 / 656 |
| Map Reference | CARD 4 PG 4271 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023003950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 FALLON GROVE WAY, RALEIGH, NC 27608-1879 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 FALLON GROVE WAY, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 137 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00X40/1949 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | X-40/1949 |
| Instrument | 2021004912 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DANVERS, MA 01923 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 137 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 0000U41/60 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | U-41/60 |
| Instrument | 2022003022 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Apple Mountain Ln was $1,646, up 3.3% 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 | $1,646.00 (+3.26%) | $509,950 (-) Land $99,720 Building $410,230 | $509,950 (-) Land $99,720 Building $410,230 |
| 2025 | $1,594.00 | $509,950 Land $99,720 Building $410,230 | $509,950 Land $99,720 Building $410,230 |
| 2023 | $1,582.00 (-3.6%) | $509,950 (+43.03%) Land $99,720 Building $410,230 | $509,950 (+43.03%) Land $99,720 Building $410,230 |
| 2022 | $1,641.00 | $356,530 Land $68,810 Building $287,720 | $356,530 Land $68,810 Building $287,720 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Apple Mountain Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 137 Apple Mountain Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.05% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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