Macon County property record for 245 Fire House Rd, Otto, NC 28763
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,186 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6580646656 |
| Primary APN | 6580646656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 138 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 154713 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 FIRE HOUSE RD |
| City | OTTO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28763-0079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | HWY 441 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4043 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
245 Fire House Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 FIRE HOUSE RD, OTTO, NC 28763-0079 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42 / 416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 FIRE HOUSE RD, OTTO, NC 28763-0079 |
| Document Number | 000L42/416 |
| Book / Page | L-42 / 416 |
| Map Reference | DR 21-496 CARD 12474 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 245 FIRE HOUSE RD, OTTO, NC 28763-0079 |
| Document Number | 2023001887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001887 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 245 FIRE HOUSE RD, OTTO, NC 28763-0079 |
| Document Number | N40/2390 |
| Book / Page | N-40 / 2390 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021000279 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $518.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 245 FIRE HOUSE RD, OTTO, NC 28763-0079 |
| Document Number | 2021000280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000280 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 Fire House Rd was $1,215.
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 | $1,215.00 | $323,150 Land $30,200 Building $292,950 | $323,150 Land $30,200 Building $292,950 |
| 2025 | $1,215.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,306.00 | $305,150 Land $30,200 Building $274,950 | $305,150 Land $30,200 Building $274,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Fire House Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2009–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 245 Fire House 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
May also be available: BalsamWest FiberNET, Skyrunner.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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