Macon County property record for 37 Lightning Bug Ln, Franklin, NC 28734 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,219 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 8.01 acres (348,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7534006878 |
| Primary APN | 7534006878 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,219 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,099 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 120 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 348,916 sqft (8.01 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 930 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 150936 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 LIGHTNING BUG LN |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-8944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ON ROAD 1533 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUGARFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2086 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 7534006878
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 LIGHTNING BUG LN, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22 / 2246 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | I41/2289 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 37 LIGHTNING BUG LN, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8944 |
| Document Number | 0000003599 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 1434 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263599 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 37 LIGHTNING BUG LN, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8944 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 37 LIGHTNING BUG LN, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8944 |
| Document Number | I41/2289 |
| Book / Page | I-41 / 2289 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021010095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 77 W MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3005 |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $556,160 (+0.18%) Land $141,410 Building $414,750 | $556,160 (+0.18%) Land $141,410 Building $414,750 |
| 2025 | $555,160 (-0.02%) Land $141,410 Building $413,750 | $555,160 (-0.02%) Land $141,410 Building $413,750 |
| 2023 | $555,260 Land $141,410 Building $413,850 | $555,260 Land $141,410 Building $413,850 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Macon County (37113C), updated November 8, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371139704002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force 13 of 19 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1979–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, river or lake flooding, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 49% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,111 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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