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427 N 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 427 N 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.44 acres (19,166 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$390,000 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill$8,260 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7540511094

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7540511094
Alternative APNs
  • 1425488
  • 140424

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,644 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,644 sqft
Basement Area728 sqft
Unfinished Basement728 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area19,166 sqft (0.44 acres)
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area657 sqft
Deck Area160 sqft
Patio Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number140424
Street Address427 N 5TH ST
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-8348
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR2
Legal DescriptionON 5TH ST
Legal SubdivisionM DAVID MOORE & DARREN L WHATLEY
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1075
Census Tract970502

Owner

427 N 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2009.

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address111 E COURT ST, 3D, FLINT, MI 48502-1649
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 4, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 4, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20092008020660
Deed Book / Page33 / 2345
Prior Transfer DateMay 29, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc00C33/2228
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateAug 7, 2017
Property Address427 N 5TH ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8348
Document Number00C38/0366
Book / PageC-38 / 0366
Map ReferenceMB S-37 PG 353
Instrument DateJun 16, 2017
Instrument2017005213
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2561 BOHLER RD NW, 2561, ATLANTA, GA 30327-1415

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 E COURT ST STE 3D, 3D, FLINT, MI 48502-1649

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 427 N 5th St was $8,260.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityHighlands Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,260.00$1,886,030 (-) Land $580,800 Building $1,305,230$1,886,030 (-) Land $580,800 Building $1,305,230
2025$1,886,030 Land $580,800 Building $1,305,230$1,886,030 Land $580,800 Building $1,305,230
2023$1,886,030 Land $580,800 Building $1,305,230$1,886,030 Land $580,800 Building $1,305,230

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 427 N 5th St 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 38 policies
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2013–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Wildfire risk around 427 N 5th St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HIGHLANDS
serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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