Jackson County property record for 494 Lost Trl, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,509 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,272 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7550-46-7703 |
| Primary APN | 7550-46-7703 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,509 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,020 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,622 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,622 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 940 sqft |
| Deck Area | 772 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 494 LOST TRL |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 152 CULLASAJA CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 152 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CASHIERS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2088 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1115, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-1115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017030806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,176,973 (-) Land $300,000 Building $1,876,973 | |
| 2025 | $8,272.00 (+100.83%) | $2,176,973 (+100.8%) Land $300,000 Building $1,876,973 |
| 2023 | $4,119.00 | $1,084,160 Land $200,000 Building $884,160 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · 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 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Vyve Broadband.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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