Macon County property record for 232 Mountain Laurel Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,131 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439399657 |
| Primary APN | 7439399657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 598 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 756 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 239 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 147620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 232 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | OFF HWY 106 DILLARD RD |
| Legal Subdivision | DILLARD RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
232 Mountain Laurel Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 842, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0842 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | E40/982 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 232 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | E40/982 |
| Book / Page | E-40 / 982 |
| Map Reference | MB E-8 PG 137 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020006496 |
| 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 |
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| Address | PO BOX 842, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0842 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 232 Mountain Laurel Dr was $1,131, up 3.2% 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 | $1,131.00 (+3.19%) | $598,120 (+2.96%) Land $180,100 Building $418,020 | $598,120 (+2.96%) Land $180,100 Building $418,020 |
| 2025 | $1,096.00 | $580,920 Land $180,100 Building $400,820 | $580,920 Land $180,100 Building $400,820 |
| 2023 | $1,084.00 | $580,920 Land $180,100 Building $400,820 | $580,920 Land $180,100 Building $400,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 232 Mountain Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 232 Mountain Laurel Dr 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HIGHGATE S/D private · serves 62 people · EPA ID NC1057013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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