Macon County property record for 344 Lucerne Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,850 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,540 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540030050 |
| Primary APN | 7540030050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,850 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,336 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 514 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Deck Area | 448 sqft |
| Patio Area | 376 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 101549 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 344 LUCERNE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 REV ALPINE ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | ALPINE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
344 Lucerne Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 431, DUNDEE, FL 33838-0431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053541 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29 / 1479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,388,230 Land $346,520 Building $1,041,710 | $1,388,230 Land $346,520 Building $1,041,710 | |
| 2023 | $5,540.00 | $1,388,230 Land $346,520 Building $1,041,710 | $1,388,230 Land $346,520 Building $1,041,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 344 Lucerne Dr 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 344 Lucerne Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 122 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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