Macon County property record for 50 Birch Pt, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,656 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,364 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551910148 |
| Primary APN | 7551910148 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,656 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,952 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,208 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,208 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 53,579 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 2,008 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 72065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 BIRCH PT |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-4522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 132 133 SEC H WILDCAT CLIFFS |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDCAT CLIFFS |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
50 Birch Pt is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1998.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2325 ULMERTON RD, 20, CLEARWATER, FL 33762-3373 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22 / 1106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Birch Pt was $10,364, up 3.5% 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 | $10,364.00 (+3.53%) | $3,421,610 Land $250,000 Building $3,171,610 | $3,421,610 Land $250,000 Building $3,171,610 |
| 2025 | $10,011.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,999.00 | $3,421,610 Land $250,000 Building $3,171,610 | $3,421,610 Land $250,000 Building $3,171,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 Birch Pt in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 risk around 50 Birch Pt is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · above 68% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WILDCAT CLIFFS COUNTRY CLUB private · serves 445 people · EPA ID NC0157118 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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