Macon County property record for 449 Owl Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (525,334 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,873 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439197025 |
| Primary APN | 7439197025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,584 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,988 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 596 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 525,334 sqft (12 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 704 sqft |
| Utility Building | 840 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 136606 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 449 OWL GAP RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | OFF 106 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
449 Owl Gap Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2004.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 S GOLF VIEW ST, TAMPA, FL 33629-5221 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 28 / 1048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 449 Owl Gap Rd was $2,873, down 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,873.00 (-0.73%) | $959,650 Land $744,070 Building $215,580 | $959,650 Land $744,070 Building $215,580 |
| 2025 | $2,894.00 | ||
| 2023 | $985,660 Land $744,070 Building $241,590 | $985,660 Land $744,070 Building $241,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 449 Owl Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 449 Owl Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · above 58% 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 | HIGHGATE S/D private · serves 62 people · EPA ID NC1057013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Vyve Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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