Macon County property record for 473 E Palmer St, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,646 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $441,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,970 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 6595206299 |
| Primary APN | 6595206299 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,646 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,644 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 12810 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 473 E PALMER ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-3044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FC1 |
| Legal Description | MCCOLLUM HOUSE |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 970304 |
473 E Palmer St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1209, FRANKLIN, NC 28744-0569 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265212 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44 / 184 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 473 E PALMER ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3044 |
| Document Number | 0000005212 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 184 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265212 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $89,082.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Number | 0000005213, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265213 |
| Name | NANTAHALA BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 473 E Palmer St was $1,970.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Franklin Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,970.00 | $544,400 (-) Land $122,670 Building $421,730 | $544,400 (-) Land $122,670 Building $421,730 |
| 2025 | $1,970.00 | $544,400 Land $122,670 Building $421,730 | $544,400 Land $122,670 Building $421,730 |
| 2023 | $1,863.00 | $544,400 Land $122,670 Building $421,730 | $544,400 Land $122,670 Building $421,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 473 E Palmer St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 473 E Palmer St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 FRANKLIN serves 9,992 people · EPA ID NC0157010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Dec 2024 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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