Macon County property record for 2 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Aug 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540830577 |
| Primary APN | 7540830577 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 40883 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | BIG BEARPEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | SUMMIT DRIVE BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8480 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20 / 21402142 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 00P43/2135 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 00Z37/1210 |
| Book / Page | Z-37 / 1210 |
| Map Reference | PL CARD 9126 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017003796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 460, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0460 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| 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 | $685,500 (-) Land $550,000 Building $135,500 | $685,500 (-) Land $550,000 Building $135,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,682.00 | $685,500 (-) Land $550,000 Building $135,500 | $685,500 (-) Land $550,000 Building $135,500 |
| 2023 | $2,682.00 | $685,500 Land $550,000 Building $135,500 | $685,500 Land $550,000 Building $135,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 | 0.06% 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 90 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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