Macon County property record for 17 Sunset Trce, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,310 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551215143 |
| Primary APN | 7551215143 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,310 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,642 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 666 sqft |
| Deck Area | 498 sqft |
| Patio Area | 494 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 79614 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 SUNSET TRCE |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-7297 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 261 CULLASAJA CLUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CULLASAJA CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 261 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
17 Sunset Trce is held in a trust since August 2004.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7602 KILBIRNIE DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-4690 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 28 / 640 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 SUNSET TRCE, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7297 |
| Document Number | 0000003646 |
| Book / Page | L- / 44.1650 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 7602 KILBIRNIE DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-4690 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 SUNSET TRCE, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7297 |
| Document Number | 00L44/1650 |
| Book / Page | L- / 44.1650 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 7602 KILBIRNIE DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-4690 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Sunset Trce was $9,889.
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 | $3,379,340 (-) Land $350,000 Building $3,029,340 | $3,379,340 (-) Land $350,000 Building $3,029,340 | |
| 2025 | $9,889.00 | $3,379,340 Land $350,000 Building $3,029,340 | $3,379,340 Land $350,000 Building $3,029,340 |
| 2023 | $9,877.00 | $3,379,340 Land $350,000 Building $3,029,340 | $3,379,340 Land $350,000 Building $3,029,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Sunset Trce in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 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 17 Sunset Trce is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Frontier, Vyve Broadband.
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