Macon County property record for 234 Picklesimer Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,863 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $600 (Mar 1968) |
| Tax Bill | $5,206 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449089490 |
| Primary APN | 7449089490 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,863 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,863 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,863 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,863 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 392 sqft |
| Patio Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 156634 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 PICKLESIMER RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-7549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | SASSAFRAS SUBD - ADJ PICKLESIMER SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | SASSAFRAS KNOB |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 PICKLESIMER RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 1968 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 1968 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11 / 45 |
| 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 | $5,206.00 (+10.04%) | $1,178,480 (+2.65%) Land $611,500 Building $566,980 | $1,178,480 (+2.65%) Land $611,500 Building $566,980 |
| 2025 | $4,731.00 (+0.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,719.00 | $1,148,080 Land $611,500 Building $536,580 | $1,148,080 Land $611,500 Building $536,580 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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