Macon County property record for 29 Spotted Bear Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.81 acres (78,844 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,329 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439260956 |
| Primary APN | 7439260956 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 78,844 sqft (1.81 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 101325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 SPOTTED BEAR LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-5603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | SPOTTED BEAR LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | DILLARD RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
29 Spotted Bear Ln is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1708, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-1708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007112 |
| Deed Book / Page | 31 / 1891 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | B41/2447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 29 SPOTTED BEAR LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-5603 |
| Document Number | B41/2447 |
| Book / Page | B-41 / 2447 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021006829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 608 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6401 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Spotted Bear Ln was $1,329, up 3.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,329.00 (+3.26%) | $403,890 (+0.17%) Land $105,790 Building $298,100 | $403,890 (+0.17%) Land $105,790 Building $298,100 |
| 2025 | $1,287.00 | $403,190 Land $105,790 Building $297,400 | $403,190 Land $105,790 Building $297,400 |
| 2023 | $1,275.00 | $403,190 Land $105,790 Building $297,400 | $403,190 Land $105,790 Building $297,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Spotted Bear Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 29 Spotted Bear Ln is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | HIGHGATE S/D private · serves 62 people · EPA ID NC1057013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Vyve Broadband.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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