Macon County property record for 485 S 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,240,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,949 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449497558 |
| Primary APN | 7449497558 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,256 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 245 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 133511 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 485 S 5TH ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | HCMF1 |
| Legal Description | UNIT 200C OLD HIGHLANDS PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS PARK |
| Legal Unit | 200C |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
485 S 5th St, a condominium, is held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 S INTERLACHEN AVE, 200, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-4403 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241962 |
| Deed Book / Page | B43 / 813 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 485 S 5TH ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 000V43/813 |
| Book / Page | V-43 / 813 |
| Map Reference | MB 814 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001962 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 147 S INTERLACHEN AVE APT 200, 200, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-4403 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 485 S 5th St was $6,949.
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 | $6,949.00 | $1,582,290 Land $200,000 Building $1,382,290 | $1,582,290 Land $200,000 Building $1,382,290 |
| 2023 | $5,948.00 | $1,478,770 Land $200,000 Building $1,278,770 | $1,478,770 Land $200,000 Building $1,278,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 485 S 5th 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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 485 S 5th St is low, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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 133 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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