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285 Worley Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 285 Worley Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,001 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size1.53 acres (66,647 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,850,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$6,901 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7449478342

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7449478342
Alternative APNs
  • 1430830
  • 139861
  • 158733

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,001 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,505 sqft
Upper Floors Area496 sqft
Basement Area1,095 sqft
Finished Basement1,095 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area66,647 sqft (1.53 acres)
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area365 sqft
Deck Area42 sqft
Patio Area397 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number158733
Street Address285 WORLEY RD
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR1
Legal DescriptionSATULAH RD
Legal SubdivisionSTEPHEN FOSTER
Legal TractA
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1067
Census Tract970502

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Satulah Mountain Historic District
listed 1995 · 48 contributing resources · NRIS 95001155

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3575 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD, SUWANEE, GA 30024-2410
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 3, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20246210
Deed Book / Page43 / 1910
Prior Transfer DateMay 16, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc00Y37/1440
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateMay 23, 2017
Property Address285 WORLEY RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Document Number00Y37/1440
Book / PageY-37 / 1440
Map ReferenceMB D30 PG 2462
Instrument DateMay 16, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7265 EUCLID AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45243-2545

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityHighlands Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,733,070 (-) Land $735,320 Building $997,750$1,733,070 (-) Land $735,320 Building $997,750
2025$6,901.00 (-3.41%)$1,733,070 (-3.64%) Land $735,320 Building $997,750$1,733,070 (-3.64%) Land $735,320 Building $997,750
2023$7,145.00$1,798,540 Land $735,320 Building $1,063,220$1,798,540 Land $735,320 Building $1,063,220

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 38 policies
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2013–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HIGHLANDS
serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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