Macon County property record for 275 Simon Speed Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,080 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 23.9 acres (1,041,084 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541237831 |
| Primary APN | 7541237831 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,080 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,268 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,041,084 sqft (23.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,867 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Utility Building | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 140059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 275 SIMON SPEED RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ON RD 1542 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
275 Simon Speed Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1991.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 SIMON SPEED RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18 / 13951396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 275 SIMON SPEED RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8346 |
| Document Number | Z37/1761 |
| Book / Page | Z-37 / 1761 |
| Map Reference | MB Z18 PG 1395 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017003901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 SIMON SPEED RD, 275, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8346 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 SIMON SPEED RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8346 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,256,980 (+0.76%) Land $974,960 Building $1,282,020 | $2,256,980 (+0.76%) Land $974,960 Building $1,282,020 |
| 2025 | $2,239,980 Land $974,960 Building $1,265,020 | $2,239,980 Land $974,960 Building $1,265,020 |
| 2023 | $2,239,980 Land $974,960 Building $1,265,020 | $2,239,980 Land $974,960 Building $1,265,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 275 Simon Speed Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| 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 275 Simon Speed Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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