Macon County property record for 151 Upper Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,363 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,798 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439952346 |
| Primary APN | 7439952346 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,363 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,363 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,244 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,244 sqft |
| Utility Area | 200 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 502 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 714 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 145525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 151 UPPER BRUSHY FACE RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 79A BRUSHY FACE SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUSHY FACE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 79A |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
151 Upper Brushy Face Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 151 UPPER BRUSHY FACE RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39 / 894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 151 UPPER BRUSHY FACE RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6513 |
| Document Number | 00M39/0894 |
| Book / Page | M-39 / 0894 |
| Map Reference | CARD 1949 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019006870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3595 TUXEDO CT NW, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1067 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 151 Upper Brushy Face Rd was $11,798, up 10.2% from the year before.
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 | $11,798.00 (+10.18%) | $2,705,850 Land $500,000 Building $2,205,850 | $2,705,850 Land $500,000 Building $2,205,850 |
| 2025 | $10,708.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,696.00 | $2,705,850 Land $500,000 Building $2,205,850 | $2,705,850 Land $500,000 Building $2,205,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 151 Upper Brushy Face Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 151 Upper Brushy Face 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: 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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