Macon County property record for 3540 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,000 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,949 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7504734711 |
| Primary APN | 7504734711 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 7,000 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
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| Account Number | 149325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3540 HIGHLANDS RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-3516 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | HWY 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT G AND LINDA MAXWELL |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLIJAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
3540 Highlands Rd, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1990 DILLARD RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9178 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213581 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40 / 2380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00Q39/1991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3540 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3516 |
| Document Number | 00U40/2380 |
| Book / Page | U-40 / 2380 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1990 DILLARD RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9178 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3540 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3516 |
| Document Number | 00Q39/1991 |
| Book / Page | Q-39 / 1991 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019009118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 688 GRAND HORIZON WAY, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0287 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3540 Highlands Rd was $1,949.
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 | $1,949.00 | $499,970 (+5.26%) Land $57,250 Building $442,720 | $499,970 (+5.26%) Land $57,250 Building $442,720 |
| 2025 | $1,949.00 | $474,970 Land $57,250 Building $417,720 | $474,970 Land $57,250 Building $417,720 |
| 2023 | $1,866.00 | $459,950 Land $57,250 Building $402,700 | $459,950 Land $57,250 Building $402,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3540 Highlands Rd 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 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1979–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 3540 Highlands Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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