Macon County property record for 173 Cheney Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,273 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 5.1 acres (222,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,831 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541530721 |
| Primary APN | 7541530721 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,273 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,273 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,071 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 222,156 sqft (5.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 440 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 121920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 CHENEY LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CHENEY LANE SR 1543 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
173 Cheney Ln, a single family home, is owned by a company.
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 Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 CHENEY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8755 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Cheney Ln was $2,831, up 3.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,831.00 (+3.4%) | $905,600 | $1,084,440 Land $245,400 Building $839,040 |
| 2025 | $2,738.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,726.00 | $1,071,140 Land $245,400 Building $825,740 | $1,071,140 Land $245,400 Building $825,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Cheney Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| 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 173 Cheney Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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