Macon County property record for 40 Harris Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,814 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449596622 |
| Primary APN | 7449596622 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 125943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 HARRIS DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 19 20 BLK 8 SUNSET HILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET HILLS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1088 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
40 Harris Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 385 GOLFVIEW RD NW, ATLANTA, GA 30309-1259 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121532 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34 / 1327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00B32/1866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Harris Dr was $3,814, up 9.9% from the year before.
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 | $3,814.00 (+9.95%) | $856,020 (-) Land $327,250 Building $528,770 | $856,020 (-) Land $327,250 Building $528,770 |
| 2025 | $3,469.00 | $856,020 Land $327,250 Building $528,770 | $856,020 Land $327,250 Building $528,770 |
| 2023 | $3,457.00 | $856,020 Land $327,250 Building $528,770 | $856,020 Land $327,250 Building $528,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Harris Dr 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 40 Harris Dr is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 117 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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