Macon County property record for 477 Laurel St, Highlands, NC 28741 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,727 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540417840 |
| Primary APN | 7540417840 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 8240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 477 LAUREL ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 316 AND PT OF 314 & 318 LAUREL STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 316 AND |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 7540417840
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 477 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $821,860 (-) Land $615,680 Building $206,180 | $821,860 (-) Land $615,680 Building $206,180 | |
| 2025 | $1,727.00 (+0.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,715.00 | $821,860 Land $615,680 Building $206,180 | $821,860 Land $615,680 Building $206,180 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Macon County (37113C), updated November 8, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371139705011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004, river or lake flooding, Hurricane Ivan |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 32% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,030 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
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