Macon County property record for 235 Thistle Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,313 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,392 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530829149 |
| Primary APN | 7530829149 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,313 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,313 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 796 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 92470 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 235 THISTLE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6A-PT OF 5A MT LORI |
| Legal Subdivision | MT LORI |
| Legal Lot Number | 6A |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
235 Thistle Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 WILDERNESS DR, 129, NAPLES, FL 34105-2623 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 00C32/1186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 235 THISTLE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 THISTLE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6705 |
| Document Number | 000B44/127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Book Page | B-44/127 |
| Instrument | 2025006870 |
| Name | JAMES W ARCHER, AN INDIVIDUAL, & JOYCE C |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 4109 W LAWTHER DR, DALLAS, TX 75214 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 235 Thistle Dr was $7,392, up 10.1% from the year before.
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 | $7,392.00 (+10.11%) | $1,684,990 (-) Land $401,580 Building $1,283,410 | $1,684,990 (-) Land $401,580 Building $1,283,410 |
| 2025 | $6,713.00 | $1,684,990 Land $401,580 Building $1,283,410 | $1,684,990 Land $401,580 Building $1,283,410 |
| 2023 | $6,701.00 | $1,684,990 Land $401,580 Building $1,283,410 | $1,684,990 Land $401,580 Building $1,283,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 235 Thistle 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 235 Thistle Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 89 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 |
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