Macon County property record for 242 Turtle Pond Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $724 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7429463657 |
| Primary APN | 7429463657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 240 sqft |
| Utility Area | 70 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
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| Account Number | 161630 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 TURTLE POND RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | RD 1621 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4044 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
242 Turtle Pond Rd is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 W WASHINGTON ST, 750, ATHENS, GA 30601-2730 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20257606 |
| Deed Book / Page | C- / 44.1725 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00I31/0935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 242 TURTLE POND RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8807 |
| Document Number | 00C44/1725 |
| Book / Page | C-44 / 1725 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025007606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1396 WASHINGTON WAY, BOGART, GA 30622-8302 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 W WASHINGTON ST STE 750, 750, ATHENS, GA 30601-2730 |
| Document Number | 2025007607 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025007607 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Turtle Pond Rd was $724.
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 | $724.00 | $201,790 (+13.42%) Land $103,630 Building $98,160 | $201,790 (+13.42%) Land $103,630 Building $98,160 |
| 2025 | $177,910 Land $81,250 Building $96,660 | $177,910 Land $81,250 Building $96,660 | |
| 2023 | $626.00 | $177,910 Land $81,250 Building $96,660 | $177,910 Land $81,250 Building $96,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Turtle Pond Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 242 Turtle Pond 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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