Macon County property record for 152 S 2nd St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,704 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540301893 |
| Primary APN | 7540301893 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,704 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 150173 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 152 S 2ND ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | HB3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 101 103 105 107 109 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
152 S 2nd St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3624 DOVER RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5161 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217093 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 1271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 152 S 2ND ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | C41/1271 |
| Book / Page | C-41 / 1271 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11615 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021007093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3624 DOVER RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5161 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 152 S 2nd St was $9,444, up 10.1% 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 | $9,444.00 (+10.15%) | $2,160,540 Land $816,640 Building $1,343,900 | $2,160,540 Land $816,640 Building $1,343,900 |
| 2025 | $8,574.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,562.00 | $2,160,540 Land $816,640 Building $1,343,900 | $2,160,540 Land $816,640 Building $1,343,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 152 S 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| 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 152 S 2nd St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 209 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.
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