Macon County property record for 194 Cheney Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,170 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541533149 |
| Primary APN | 7541533149 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Utility Area | 300 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
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| Account Number | 144309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 194 CHENEY LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | SHORTOFF |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORTOFF |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
194 Cheney Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2018.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 CHENEY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 28 / 1012 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | L38/1857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 194 CHENEY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8755 |
| Document Number | D39/0306 |
| Book / Page | D-39 / 0306 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019002025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 194 CHENEY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8755 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 194 CHENEY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8755 |
| Document Number | L38/1857 |
| Book / Page | L-38 / 1857 |
| Map Reference | DD F-28 PG 1012-1014 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018001535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2642, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-2642 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 194 Cheney Ln was $2,170, down 18.4% 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 | $2,170.00 (-18.42%) | $335,850 (+13.6%) Land $81,250 Building $254,600 | $335,850 (+13.6%) Land $81,250 Building $254,600 |
| 2025 | $2,660.00 | $295,650 Land $81,250 Building $214,400 | $295,650 Land $81,250 Building $214,400 |
| 2023 | $1,078.00 | $295,650 Land $81,250 Building $214,400 | $295,650 Land $81,250 Building $214,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 194 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 194 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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