Macon County property record for 253 Moonlight Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.34 acres (58,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,387 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439295806 |
| Primary APN | 7439295806 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,882 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 58,370 sqft (1.34 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 410 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 620 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 102994 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 MOONLIGHT LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 SEC B MTN LAUREL SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN LAUREL SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
253 Moonlight Ln is held in a trust since November 2005.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3020 RICE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3050 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20056140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29 / 1940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Moonlight Ln was $3,387, up 3.4% from the year before.
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 | $3,387.00 (+3.42%) | $1,091,440 Land $167,020 Building $924,420 | $1,091,440 Land $167,020 Building $924,420 |
| 2025 | $3,275.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,263.00 | $1,091,440 Land $167,020 Building $924,420 | $1,091,440 Land $167,020 Building $924,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Moonlight Ln 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 253 Moonlight Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | HIGHGATE S/D private · serves 62 people · EPA ID NC1057013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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