Macon County property record for 3525 Turtle Pond Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,567 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 4.1 acres (178,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,601 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7520484980 |
| Primary APN | 7520484980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,567 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,135 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 178,596 sqft (4.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 487 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Gazebo | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 137188 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3525 TURTLE POND RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ON SR 1620 PC 8795 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
3525 Turtle Pond Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3525 TURTLE POND RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053005-0376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29 / 777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3525 Turtle Pond Rd was $3,601, up 4.2% from the year before.
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 | $3,601.00 (+4.17%) | $1,162,890 Land $336,400 Building $826,490 | $1,162,890 Land $336,400 Building $826,490 |
| 2025 | $3,457.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,445.00 | $1,125,090 Land $336,400 Building $788,690 | $1,125,090 Land $336,400 Building $788,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3525 Turtle Pond Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 3525 Turtle Pond Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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