Macon County property record for 281 Deer Run, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,364 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.84 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $800 (Mar 1968) |
| Tax Bill | $3,115 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551053337 |
| Primary APN | 7551053337 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,364 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.84 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 786 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 161043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 DEER RUN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 64 COLD SPRINGS DEV |
| Legal Subdivision | COLD SPRINGS DEV |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 DEER RUN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 1968 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 1968 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13 / 185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 00Y43/1381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 281 DEER RUN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8204 |
| Document Number | 00Y43/1381 |
| Book / Page | Y-43 / 1381 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025005694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 DEER RUN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 281 DEER RUN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8204 |
| Document Number | 2025005695 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025005695 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
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 | $3,115.00 | $1,000,410 (-) Land $470,400 Building $530,010 | $1,000,410 (-) Land $470,400 Building $530,010 |
| 2025 | $1,000,410 (-) Land $470,400 Building $530,010 | $1,000,410 (-) Land $470,400 Building $530,010 | |
| 2023 | $1,000,410 Land $470,400 Building $530,010 | $1,000,410 Land $470,400 Building $530,010 |
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 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.
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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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