Macon County property record for 140 Hicks Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 464 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,500 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,436 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540158749 |
| Primary APN | 7540158749 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 464 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 124073 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 HICKS RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 SEC I CULLASAJA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CULLASAJA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2068 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 380 GRANT CIR SE, ATLANTA, GA 30315-2000 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20115565 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34 / 1773 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00B34/0923 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,436.00 (+9.37%) | $304,950 (-) Land $193,800 Building $111,150 | $304,950 (-) Land $193,800 Building $111,150 |
| 2025 | $1,313.00 (+0.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,301.00 | $304,950 Land $193,800 Building $111,150 | $304,950 Land $193,800 Building $111,150 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| 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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 115 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 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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