Macon County property record for 137 Hickory Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,012 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,447 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551931715 |
| Primary APN | 7551931715 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,012 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 279 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 279 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 258 sqft |
| Patio Area | 258 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 160648 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 HICKORY LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-7390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 WOODLAND COTTAGES |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDCAT RECREATION SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
137 Hickory Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1907 MAGNOLIA ST, SARASOTA, FL 34239-5126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254430 |
| Deed Book / Page | V43 / 2310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 137 HICKORY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7390 |
| Document Number | J40/660 |
| Book / Page | J-40 / 660 |
| Map Reference | CARD 3987 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020008866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 809, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0809 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Hickory Ln was $2,447.
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 | $2,447.00 | $777,350 Land $100,000 Building $677,350 | $777,350 Land $100,000 Building $677,350 |
| 2023 | $2,355.00 | $777,350 Land $100,000 Building $677,350 | $777,350 Land $100,000 Building $677,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Hickory 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 Hickory Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% 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 | 0.08% 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 | WILDCAT CLIFFS COUNTRY CLUB private · serves 445 people · EPA ID NC0157118 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Frontier.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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