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161 Cherokee Dr, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 161 Cherokee Dr, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$265,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$1,606 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Aug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7449167707

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7449167707
Alternative APNs
  • 0500682
  • 140466

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area952 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area952 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area112 sqft
Deck Area96 sqft
Patio Area396 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number140466
Street Address161 CHEROKEE DR
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-7541
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR1
Legal DescriptionPORTION OF LOTS 1 2 3&4 MIAMI HEIGHTS
Legal SubdivisionMIAMI HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number1-4
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract970502

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1122 COLORADO ST, 1404, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2135
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 15, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Aug 14, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 7, 2004
Deed Document Number20175380
Deed Book / Page38 / 1092
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateMay 15, 2026
Property Address161 CHEROKEE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7541
Document Number0000002992
Book / Page44 / 503
Instrument DateApr 7, 2026
Instrument20262992
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1122 COLORADO ST, 1404, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2135

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateAug 14, 2017
Property Address161 CHEROKEE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7541
Document NumberC38/1092
Book / PageC-38 / 1092
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument2017005380
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$530.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1122 COLORADO ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2100

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityHighlands Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,606.00 (+9.4%)$344,500 (-) Land $64,000 Building $280,500$344,500 (-) Land $64,000 Building $280,500
2025$1,468.00$344,500 (-) Land $64,000 Building $280,500$344,500 (-) Land $64,000 Building $280,500
2023$344,500 Land $64,000 Building $280,500$344,500 Land $64,000 Building $280,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HIGHLANDS
serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Hotwire Communications
Fiber		2,500 / 2,500
Vyve Broadband
Cable		1,000 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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