Macon County property record for 41 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,024 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540616408 |
| Primary APN | 7540616408 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 133724 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 41 BIG BEARPEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
41 Big Bearpen Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1525 BOLTON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21217-4204 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 41 Big Bearpen Rd was $4,024, 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 | $4,024.00 (+9.95%) | $904,680 Land $474,530 Building $430,150 | $904,680 Land $474,530 Building $430,150 |
| 2025 | $3,660.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,648.00 | $884,780 Land $474,530 Building $410,250 | $884,780 Land $474,530 Building $410,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 41 Big Bearpen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 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 41 Big Bearpen Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% 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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