Macon County property record for 50 Paul Walden Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540727685 |
| Primary APN | 7540727685 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 656 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 158292 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 PAUL WALDEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 89 BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11775 BIG CANOE, BIG CANOE, GA 30143-5148 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244890 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43 / 237 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000H43/234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 |
| 2025 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 |
| 2023 | $45,000 Land $45,000 | $45,000 Land $45,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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