Macon County property record for 491 King Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,307 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7419531374 |
| Primary APN | 7419531374 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,307 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 302 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 503 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 503 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 152535 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 KING GAP RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-0676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 KINGS MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | KING MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 KING GAP RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0676 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 000W41/816 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 491 KING GAP RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0676 |
| Document Number | 000W41/813 |
| Book / Page | W-41 / 813 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1210 KING GAP RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6547 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 491 KING GAP RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0676 |
| Document Number | 000W41/816 |
| Book / Page | W-41 / 816 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 KING GAP RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0676 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $349,090 (-) Land $100,000 Building $249,090 | $349,090 (-) Land $100,000 Building $249,090 | |
| 2025 | $1,208.00 | $349,090 (+1.19%) Land $100,000 Building $249,090 | $349,090 (+1.19%) Land $100,000 Building $249,090 |
| 2023 | $344,970 Land $100,000 Building $244,970 | $344,970 Land $100,000 Building $244,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Frontier.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures