Macon County property record for 260 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,884 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,255,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,111 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540118887 |
| Primary APN | 7540118887 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,884 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,626 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,884 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 204 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 127033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 FRANKLIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HB4 |
| Legal Description | HOLT SUB TRACT 1 PLAT 7230 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLT SUBD |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
260 Franklin Rd is owned by a company that bought it in September 2023.
Source: Macon County records, as of September 25, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 WATER VIEW LN, DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492-8665 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023005463 |
| Deed Book / Page | S-42 / 385 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 260 FRANKLIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 000S42/385 |
| Book / Page | S-42 / 385 |
| Map Reference | PL 12727 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 WATER VIEW LN, DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492-8665 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,111.00 | $1,023,090 Land $334,530 Building $688,560 | $1,023,090 Land $334,530 Building $688,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 Franklin Rd 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 260 Franklin Rd 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 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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