Macon County property record for 197 Apple Mountain Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,373 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 4.21 acres (183,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $555,500 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,124 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551224392 |
| Primary APN | 7551224392 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,373 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,373 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 183,388 sqft (4.21 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 621 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 680 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 143753 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 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 | APPLE MOUNTAIN LN |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
197 Apple Mountain Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38 / 210 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 00Y38/1200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 197 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 00Y38/1200 |
| Book / Page | Y-38 / 1200 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008477 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 835 COX RD, WASHINGTON, NC 27889-8295 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 197 APPLE MOUNTAIN LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8603 |
| Document Number | 00C38/0210 |
| Book / Page | C-38 / 0210 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005175 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,111.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 APPLE MOUNTAIN CIR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7243 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Apple Mountain Ln was $4,124, up 3.5% 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 | $4,124.00 (+3.46%) | $1,337,440 (-) Land $248,710 Building $1,088,730 | $1,337,440 (-) Land $248,710 Building $1,088,730 |
| 2025 | $3,986.00 | $1,337,440 Land $248,710 Building $1,088,730 | $1,337,440 Land $248,710 Building $1,088,730 |
| 2023 | $3,974.00 | $1,337,440 Land $248,710 Building $1,088,730 | $1,337,440 Land $248,710 Building $1,088,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 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 197 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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