Macon County property record for 456 Laurel St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,660 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,033 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale Mar 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540426087 |
| Primary APN | 7540426087 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,660 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,848 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 157426 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 456 LAUREL ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LAUREL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL ST |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
456 Laurel St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 456 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42 / 1241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00Y39/1613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 456 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Number | 00C42/1241 |
| Book / Page | C-42 / 1241 |
| Map Reference | MB F-5 PG 381 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022007252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 456 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 456 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Number | 000V39/250 |
| Book / Page | V-39 / 250 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020002048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15 ASHTON DR, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9204 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 456 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Number | 00Y39/1613 |
| Book / Page | Y-39 / 1613 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020003651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 15 ASHTON DR, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9204 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 456 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Number | 000T39/427 |
| Book / Page | T-39 / 427 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020001179 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0002 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 15 ASHTON DR, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9204 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 456 Laurel St was $11,033, 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 | $11,033.00 (+10.18%) | $2,528,720 (-) Land $291,600 Building $2,237,120 | $2,528,720 (-) Land $291,600 Building $2,237,120 |
| 2025 | $10,014.00 | $2,528,720 Land $291,600 Building $2,237,120 | $2,528,720 Land $291,600 Building $2,237,120 |
| 2023 | $1,539.00 | $365,830 Land $291,600 Building $74,230 | $365,830 Land $291,600 Building $74,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 456 Laurel 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 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 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 456 Laurel St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
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| 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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