Macon County property record for 15 River Ct, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,488 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,793 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7550060609 |
| Primary APN | 7550060609 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,488 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,244 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 698 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 129421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 RIVER CT |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-7168 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK C HFCC |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
15 River Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 RIVER CT, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7168 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | M35/0062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 River Ct was $3,793, up 3.4% 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 | $3,793.00 (+3.44%) | $1,227,080 (-) Land $150,000 Building $1,077,080 | $1,227,080 (-) Land $150,000 Building $1,077,080 |
| 2025 | $3,667.00 | $1,227,080 Land $150,000 Building $1,077,080 | $1,227,080 Land $150,000 Building $1,077,080 |
| 2023 | $3,655.00 | $1,227,080 Land $150,000 Building $1,077,080 | $1,227,080 Land $150,000 Building $1,077,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 River Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 ft |
| 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 15 River Ct is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 | HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB private · serves 650 people · EPA ID NC0157123 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2024 Lead public education Dec 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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