Macon County property record for 279 Windy Gap Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $998 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6585745254 |
| Primary APN | 6585745254 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 580 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 357 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 61196 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 WINDY GAP RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-8668 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FR1 |
| Legal Description | RD 1321 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 970302 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1555 OLIVE HILL RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-6326 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | J34/1325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $998.00 | $258,410 (+4.49%) Land $32,200 Building $226,210 | $258,410 (+4.49%) Land $32,200 Building $226,210 |
| 2025 | $998.00 (+6.06%) | $247,310 (-0.04%) Land $32,200 Building $215,110 | $247,310 (-0.04%) Land $32,200 Building $215,110 |
| 2023 | $941.00 | $247,410 Land $32,200 Building $215,210 | $247,410 Land $32,200 Building $215,210 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · other causes |
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 67% of the US · above 43% 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 | THE GARDENS AT CAT CREEK private · serves 40 people · EPA ID NC1057008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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