Macon County property record for 290 Forest Trl, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,162 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,306 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551052931 |
| Primary APN | 7551052931 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,784 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 63,162 sqft (1.45 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 137003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 FOREST TRL |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | FOREST TRL |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 FOREST TRL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20125597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35 / 2210 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 00G36/0748 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 290 FOREST TRL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8745 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SERVICES RESWARE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00A43/1795 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | A-43/1795 |
| Instrument | 2024001651 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 12825 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 11, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 290 FOREST TRL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8745 |
| Document Number | 00W42/1810 |
| Book / Page | W-42 / 1810 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007795 |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3806 SEABROOK ISLAND RD, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-6085 |
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 | $2,306.00 (+3.41%) | $730,140 (-) Land $182,130 Building $548,010 | $730,140 (-) Land $182,130 Building $548,010 |
| 2025 | $2,230.00 (+0.54%) | $730,140 (-) Land $182,130 Building $548,010 | $730,140 (-) Land $182,130 Building $548,010 |
| 2023 | $2,218.00 | $730,140 Land $182,130 Building $548,010 | $730,140 Land $182,130 Building $548,010 |
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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