Macon County property record for 299 Cheney Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 66 acres (2,877,138 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,025,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,839 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541431010 |
| Primary APN | 7541431010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,133 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 815 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 318 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 318 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,877,138 sqft (66 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 137956 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 299 CHENEY LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | ON 1543 SHORTOFF |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORTOFF |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| 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 | 1309 HORSE COVE RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0950 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 28 / 954 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | L37/0126 |
| 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 | $8,839.00 (+3.51%) | $2,912,390 (+0.93%) Land $2,720,690 Building $191,700 | $2,912,390 (+0.93%) Land $2,720,690 Building $191,700 |
| 2025 | $8,539.00 (+0.14%) | $2,885,690 (-) Land $2,720,690 Building $165,000 | $2,885,690 (-) Land $2,720,690 Building $165,000 |
| 2023 | $8,527.00 | $2,885,690 Land $2,720,690 Building $165,000 | $2,885,690 Land $2,720,690 Building $165,000 |
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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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