Macon County property record for 1602 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 4.47 acres (194,713 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,699 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6594879638 |
| Primary APN | 6594879638 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 194,713 sqft (4.47 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 71268 |
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| Street Address | 1602 HIGHLANDS RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-3503 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | FC3 |
| Legal Description | HIGHLANDS RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2103 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 688 GRAND HORIZON WAY, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0287 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 22 / 1678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,699.00 | $1,676,250 (-) Land $1,676,250 | $1,676,250 (-) Land $1,676,250 |
| 2025 | $5,699.00 (+5.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,404.00 | $1,676,250 Land $1,676,250 | $1,676,250 Land $1,676,250 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1979–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% 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 FRANKLIN serves 9,992 people · EPA ID NC0157010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Dec 2024 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Vyve Broadband.
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