Macon County property record for 20 Simon Speed Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541440881 |
| Primary APN | 7541440881 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 374 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 374 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 159671 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 SIMON SPEED RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUCK CREEK RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
20 Simon Speed Rd is held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8501 MONTPELIER DR, LAUREL, MD 20708-2307 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 00P43/1657 |
| 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $255,670 (-) Land $156,200 Building $99,470 | $255,670 (-) Land $156,200 Building $99,470 |
| 2025 | $255,670 Land $156,200 Building $99,470 | $255,670 Land $156,200 Building $99,470 |
| 2023 | $255,670 Land $156,200 Building $99,470 | $255,670 Land $156,200 Building $99,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Simon Speed Rd 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 20 Simon Speed Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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