Macon County property record for 1397 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,466 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,095 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Jun 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540832250 |
| Primary APN | 7540832250 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,466 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,466 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Deck Area | 15 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220,441 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 152563 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1397 BIG BEARPEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LT 13 PT 12 & 14 COMBINED BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3020 MABRY RD NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319-2607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20216091 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 968 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 00W41/1393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1397 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8481 |
| Document Number | 00W41/1393 |
| Book / Page | W-41 / 1393 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11553 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3020 NORTHEAST PKWY, 3020, ATLANTA, GA 30360-2822 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3020 NORTHEAST PKWY # MABY, MABY, ATLANTA, GA 30360-2822 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1397 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8481 |
| Document Number | A41/968 |
| Book / Page | A-41 / 968 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11553 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021006091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3020 MABRY RD NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319-2607 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1397 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8481 |
| Document Number | I39/0174 |
| Book / Page | I-39 / 0174 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 5 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019004662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1397 BIG BEAR PEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 2019004663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019004663 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| 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 | $2,208,300 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,208,300 | $2,208,300 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,208,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,208,300 (+23.67%) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,208,300 | $2,208,300 (+23.67%) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,208,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,095.00 | $1,785,660 Land $1,000,000 Building $785,660 | $1,785,660 Land $1,000,000 Building $785,660 |
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 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | 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 |
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