Macon County property record for 49 Cherokee Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,502 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7449263818 |
| Primary APN | 7449263818 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 800 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 45718 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | HB3 |
| Legal Description | ON HWY 28 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
49 Cherokee Dr, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 1997.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 628, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0628 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22 / 1259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Cherokee Dr was $2,502, up 9.8% 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 | $2,502.00 (+9.78%) | $552,000 Land $405,000 Building $147,000 | $552,000 Land $405,000 Building $147,000 |
| 2025 | $2,279.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,267.00 | $534,700 Land $405,000 Building $129,700 | $534,700 Land $405,000 Building $129,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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 49 Cherokee Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 43 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Frontier.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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