Macon County property record for 501 Falls Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,211 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540877476 |
| Primary APN | 7540877476 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Deck Area | 293 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 158000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | FALLS DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | WHITE OAKS LANE PC 420 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
501 Falls Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 E 45TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-2216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43 / 1025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,419,550 Land $250,000 Building $1,169,550 | $1,419,550 Land $250,000 Building $1,169,550 | |
| 2023 | $4,211.00 | $1,419,550 Land $250,000 Building $1,169,550 | $1,419,550 Land $250,000 Building $1,169,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Falls Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 501 Falls Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.06% 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 | HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB private · serves 650 people · EPA ID NC0157123 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2024 Lead public education Dec 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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