Macon County property record for 26 Lucerne Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,227 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,843 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540112960 |
| Primary APN | 7540112960 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,227 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,227 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,042 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2,124 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 150549 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 LUCERNE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 ALPINE ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | ALPINE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 OLD SEASIDE DR, SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522-4375 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | F41/1251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 LUCERNE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8431 |
| Document Number | F41/1256 |
| Book / Page | F-41 / 1256 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11661 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021008505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 OLD SEASIDE DR, ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522-4375 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 LUCERNE DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8431 |
| Document Number | F41/1251 |
| Book / Page | F-41 / 1251 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11661 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021008504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 341 BARSCHALL DR, COLUMBUS, GA 31904-2201 |
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 | $4,843.00 | $1,094,450 (+40.53%) Land $161,490 Building $932,960 | $1,094,450 (+40.53%) Land $161,490 Building $932,960 |
| 2023 | $3,155.00 | $778,780 Land $161,490 Building $617,290 | $778,780 Land $161,490 Building $617,290 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 122 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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