Macon County property record for 196 Cherokee Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.84 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,500 (Oct 1993) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449165547 |
| Primary APN | 7449165547 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,016 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.84 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 468 sqft |
| Patio Area | 468 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 22909 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-7542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EX |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 INDIAN HILLS DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
196 Cherokee Dr is owned by a company that bought it in October 1993.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20 / 822823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $633,030 Land $125,800 Building $507,230 | $633,030 Land $125,800 Building $507,230 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $631,830 Land $125,800 Building $506,030 | $631,830 Land $125,800 Building $506,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 196 Cherokee Dr 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 | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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