Macon County property record for 181 Apple Mountain Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,989 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,717 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Feb 2024 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551229514 |
| Primary APN | 7551229514 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,989 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,989 sqft |
| Utility Area | 110 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 161715 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 APPLE MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLE MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
181 Apple Mountain Ln is held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1071 ARBOR TRCE NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319-5381 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024717 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42 / 2387 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000D44/871 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 181 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 000D44/871 |
| Book / Page | D-44 / 871 |
| Map Reference | CARD 12949 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025007928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1071 ARBOR TRCE NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319-5381 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1071 ARBOR TRCE NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319-5381 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 181 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 00Y42/2387 |
| Book / Page | Y-42 / 2387 |
| Map Reference | PL 12949 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 ARBOR GATES DR NE, ATLANTA, GA 30324 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 181 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 000A41/173 |
| Book / Page | A-41 / 173 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 259 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021005925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $888.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 2021005926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021005926 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Apple Mountain Ln was $1,717, up 3.3% 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 | $1,717.00 (+3.31%) | $533,420 (-) Land $105,390 Building $428,030 | $533,420 (-) Land $105,390 Building $428,030 |
| 2025 | $1,662.00 | $533,420 Land $105,390 Building $428,030 | $533,420 Land $105,390 Building $428,030 |
| 2023 | $1,612.00 | $520,420 Land $105,390 Building $415,030 | $520,420 Land $105,390 Building $415,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Apple Mountain Ln 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 181 Apple Mountain Ln 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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