Macon County property record for 140 Cold Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 2.93 acres (127,631 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $19,500 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,197 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7533859555 |
| Primary APN | 7533859555 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 814 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 127,631 sqft (2.93 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 161155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 COLD MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BUCK CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUGARFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2116 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
140 Cold Mountain Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4201 ROSE HILL RD, MILLBROOK, AL 36054-3313 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20 / 2325 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000Z43/583 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 140 COLD MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8954 |
| Document Number | 000Z43/583 |
| Book / Page | Z-43 / 583 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025006044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4201 ROSE HILL RD, MILLBROOK, AL 36054-3313 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Cold Mountain Rd was $1,197.
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 | $1,197.00 | $338,900 (-) Land $103,940 Building $234,960 | $338,900 (-) Land $103,940 Building $234,960 |
| 2025 | $1,197.00 | $338,900 Land $103,940 Building $234,960 | $338,900 Land $103,940 Building $234,960 |
| 2023 | $1,185.00 | $338,900 Land $103,940 Building $234,960 | $338,900 Land $103,940 Building $234,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Cold Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1979–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 140 Cold Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% 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 | 0.1% 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 only, no 5G reported
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