Macon County property record for 248 Thistle Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,846 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,227 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530826491 |
| Primary APN | 7530826491 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,846 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 426 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 426 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 314 sqft |
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 650 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 160750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 THISTLE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | 13A MT LORI SECTION |
| Legal Subdivision | MT LORI |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
248 Thistle Dr is held in a trust since July 2012.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BLUE MOUNTAIN RD, C203, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459-0134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 00C35/0754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 248 THISTLE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6705 |
| Document Number | 0000003540 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 1134 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Thistle Dr was $4,227.
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 | $4,227.00 | $951,720 (-) Land $355,640 Building $596,080 | $951,720 (-) Land $355,640 Building $596,080 |
| 2025 | $951,720 Land $355,640 Building $596,080 | $951,720 Land $355,640 Building $596,080 | |
| 2023 | $951,720 Land $355,640 Building $596,080 | $951,720 Land $355,640 Building $596,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 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 248 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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