Macon County property record for 448 Upper Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7 ba · 7,741 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $20,614 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439850987 |
| Primary APN | 7439850987 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,741 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,981,015 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,670 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 962 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 127310 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 448 UPPER BRUSHY FACE RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 87A BRUSHY FACE SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUSHY FACE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 87A |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
448 Upper Brushy Face Rd is owned by a company that bought it in June 2005.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3445 WOOD VALLEY RD NW, ATLANTA, GA 30327-1517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051952 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29 / 727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00F29/1482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 448 Upper Brushy Face Rd was $20,614, up 10.2% 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 | $20,614.00 (+10.23%) | $4,748,580 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $3,748,580 | $4,748,580 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $3,748,580 |
| 2025 | $18,701.00 | $4,748,580 Land $1,000,000 Building $3,748,580 | $4,748,580 Land $1,000,000 Building $3,748,580 |
| 2023 | $4,748,580 Land $1,000,000 Building $3,748,580 | $4,748,580 Land $1,000,000 Building $3,748,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 448 Upper Brushy Face Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 448 Upper Brushy Face Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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: 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 99 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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