Macon County property record for 494 Moon Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,922 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439159481 |
| Primary APN | 7439159481 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Utility Area | 136 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 140831 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 MOON MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 100 A MOON MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | MOON MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
494 Moon Mountain Rd is owned by a company that bought it in August 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 109 FORTSON CIR, ATHENS, GA 30606-4129 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS LLC |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245226 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43 / 1966 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | V37/1496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 494 MOON MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 000T42/776 |
| Book / Page | T-42 / 776 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 WALNUT PATH SW, MARIETTA, GA 30064-7210 |
| Document Number | 2023006055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006055 |
| Name | CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 494 MOON MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | P38/2371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | P-38/2371 |
| Instrument | 2018003791 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 494 MOON MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | V37/1496 |
| Book / Page | V-37 / 1496 |
| Map Reference | MB T18 PG 404 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017001610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1850 S OCEAN BLVD APT 912, 912, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062-7914 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Moon Mountain Rd was $1,922, up 3.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,922.00 (+3.33%) | $601,940 (-) Land $191,820 Building $410,120 | $601,940 (-) Land $191,820 Building $410,120 |
| 2025 | $1,860.00 | $601,940 Land $191,820 Building $410,120 | $601,940 Land $191,820 Building $410,120 |
| 2023 | $1,848.00 | $601,940 Land $191,820 Building $410,120 | $601,940 Land $191,820 Building $410,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Moon Mountain Rd 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 494 Moon Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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