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490 Center Dr, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 490 Center Dr, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,962 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.73 acres (31,799 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,245,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$6,753 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7540449471

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7540449471
Alternative APNs
  • 0500477
  • 137969

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,962 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area2,962 sqft
Basement Area760 sqft
Unfinished Basement760 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area31,799 sqft (0.73 acres)
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area524 sqft
Deck Area588 sqft
Patio Area364 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number137969
Street Address490 CENTER DR
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-8394
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 GREENWOOD FOREST
Legal SubdivisionGREENWOOD FOREST
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract970502

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2605 ORCHARD RUN SE, ATLANTA, GA 30339-4651
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211259
Deed Book / Page40 / 2430
Prior Transfer DateApr 26, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc00Y34/1797
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateFeb 10, 2021
Property Address490 CENTER DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8394
Document Number00P40/2430
Book / PageP-40 / 2430
Map ReferenceCARD 449
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2021
Instrument2021001259
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,490.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2605 ORCHARD RUN SE, ATLANTA, GA 30339-4651

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityHighlands Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,753.00 (+10.09%)$1,537,060 (-) Land $350,000 Building $1,187,060$1,537,060 (-) Land $350,000 Building $1,187,060
2025$6,134.00 (+0.2%)$1,537,060 (-) Land $350,000 Building $1,187,060$1,537,060 (-) Land $350,000 Building $1,187,060
2023$6,122.00$1,537,060 Land $350,000 Building $1,187,060$1,537,060 Land $350,000 Building $1,187,060

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 38 policies
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2013–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HIGHLANDS
serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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