Macon County property record for 149 Hillcrest Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 830 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $640 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7459279662 |
| Primary APN | 7459279662 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 830 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 830 sqft |
| Basement Area | 415 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 415 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 42287 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 149 HILLCREST DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | OFF 1603 HORSE COVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HORSE COVE |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
149 Hillcrest Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1238, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-1238 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Hillcrest Dr was $640, up 2.9% 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 | $640.00 (+2.89%) | $173,790 Land $56,900 Building $116,890 | $173,790 Land $56,900 Building $116,890 |
| 2025 | $622.00 | ||
| 2023 | $610.00 | $173,790 Land $56,900 Building $116,890 | $173,790 Land $56,900 Building $116,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Hillcrest Dr 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 149 Hillcrest Dr is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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