Macon County property record for 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Private Hospital |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,158 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.56 acres (67,954 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449496483 |
| Primary APN | 7449496483 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,158 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,158 sqft |
| Basement Area | 9,158 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 9,158 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 67,954 sqft (1.56 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 86485 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 348 S 5TH ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-7002 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Private Hospital |
| Local Zoning Code | HB3 |
| Legal Description | PEGGY CROSBY COMM CENTER |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
348 S 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2001.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 348 S 5TH ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24 / 272 |
| 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 | Additional exemption filed | $5,235,780 Land $1,053,000 Building $4,182,780 | $5,235,780 Land $1,053,000 Building $4,182,780 |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $5,235,780 Land $1,053,000 Building $4,182,780 | $5,235,780 Land $1,053,000 Building $4,182,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 348 S 5th St 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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 348 S 5th St 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 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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