Macon County property record for 242 Rainbow Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,500 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,477 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449034876 |
| Primary APN | 7449034876 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 388 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 388 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 139714 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 RAINBOW RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-0380 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 CHALET BLUE SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
242 Rainbow Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 RAINBOW RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0380 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23 / 399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 242 RAINBOW RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0380 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | X37/1536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | X-37/1536 |
| Name | ENTEGRA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, NC 28734 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Rainbow Rd was $2,477, up 9.7% 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 | $2,477.00 (+9.75%) | $546,230 Land $114,240 Building $431,990 | $546,230 Land $114,240 Building $431,990 |
| 2025 | $2,257.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,245.00 | $546,230 Land $114,240 Building $431,990 | $546,230 Land $114,240 Building $431,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Rainbow Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 242 Rainbow Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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