Macon County property record for 309 Chowan Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $208,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,472 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530849986 |
| Primary APN | 7530849986 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 612 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 341 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 89999 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 CHOWAN DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 RIVERLAKE |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERLAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
309 Chowan Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2002.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 195 17TH ST NE, ATLANTA, GA 30309-3362 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25 / 204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Chowan Dr was $2,472.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,472.00 | $545,120 Land $148,680 Building $396,440 | $545,120 Land $148,680 Building $396,440 |
| 2023 | $2,241.00 | $545,120 Land $148,680 Building $396,440 | $545,120 Land $148,680 Building $396,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Chowan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 309 Chowan Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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