Macon County property record for 265 Worley Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,706 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $13,226 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449570229 |
| Primary APN | 7449570229 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,706 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,353 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,353 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,353 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,353 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 636 sqft |
| Deck Area | 480 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 83687 |
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| Street Address | 265 WORLEY RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | SATULAH RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Satulah Mountain Historic District listed 1995 · 48 contributing resources · NRIS 95001155 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
265 Worley Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2000.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 652 ARLINGTON PL, MACON, GA 31201-1707 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24 / 2082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 265 Worley Rd was $13,226, up 10.2% from the year before.
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 | $13,226.00 (+10.2%) | $3,036,640 Land $518,400 Building $2,518,240 | $3,036,640 Land $518,400 Building $2,518,240 |
| 2025 | $12,002.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,990.00 | $3,036,640 Land $518,400 Building $2,518,240 | $3,036,640 Land $518,400 Building $2,518,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 Worley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 265 Worley Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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