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253 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734 Property Records

Macon County property record for 253 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details4,000 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size1.6 acres (69,696 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$425,000 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill$1,836 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN6595407460

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6595407460
Alternative APNs
  • 0114487
  • 125760

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,000 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area4,000 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeMetal Frame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area69,696 sqft (1.6 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number125760
Street Address253 HIGHLANDS RD
CityFRANKLIN
StateNC
Zip28734-2713
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeFC2
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 HAYS CORP
Legal SubdivisionHAYS CORP
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract970304

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address365 JACKSON PLZ, SYLVA, NC 28779-2552
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20121138
Deed Book / Page34 / 1773
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMACON NC
Property Address253 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2713
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number00F44/2280
DateFeb 19, 2026
Book PageF-44/2280
Instrument2026001042
Lender
NameSHARON KARPPINEN
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueFeb 19, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityFranklin Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,836.00$504,780 (-) Land $202,500 Building $302,280$504,780 (-) Land $202,500 Building $302,280
2025$1,836.00 (+5.82%)
2023$1,735.00$504,780 Land $202,500 Building $302,280$504,780 Land $202,500 Building $302,280

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF FRANKLIN
serves 9,992 people · EPA ID NC0157010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Dec 2024
Lead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Vyve Broadband
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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