Macon County property record for 1815 Upper Divide Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,634 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,177 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7550240980 |
| Primary APN | 7550240980 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,634 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,634 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,634 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,634 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 285 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 136901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | UPPER DIVIDE RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOTS 19 & 20 BLK F SEC II HFCC COUNTY LINE |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
1815 Upper Divide Rd, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | CO WAYNE CHRIS SHEILS, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,061,590 Land $100,000 Building $961,590 | $1,061,590 Land $100,000 Building $961,590 | |
| 2023 | $3,177.00 | $1,061,590 Land $100,000 Building $961,590 | $1,061,590 Land $100,000 Building $961,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1815 Upper Divide Rd 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 1815 Upper Divide Rd 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB private · serves 650 people · EPA ID NC0157123 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2024 Lead public education Dec 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 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: BalsamWest FiberNET, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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