Macon County property record for 255 Spring St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540302516 |
| Primary APN | 7540302516 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Utility Building | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 143832 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 SPRING ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8449 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | HB3 |
| Legal Description | SPRING ST |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING STREET |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1154, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-1154 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20188810 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38 / 262 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 255 SPRING ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8449 |
| Document Number | 00Z38/0262 |
| Book / Page | Z-38 / 0262 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $980.00 |
| 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 | PO BOX 1154, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-1154 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| 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 | $1,038,580 (+7.17%) Land $614,880 Building $423,700 | $1,038,580 (+7.17%) Land $614,880 Building $423,700 | |
| 2023 | $10.00 | $969,060 Land $614,880 Building $354,180 | $969,060 Land $614,880 Building $354,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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