Macon County property record for 524 Gem Lake Estates Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,307 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6588699205 |
| Primary APN | 6588699205 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,569 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 156,931 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 53780 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 GEM LAKE ESTATES RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-0438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 MATLOCK HILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | MATLOCK HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COWEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 GEM LAKE ESTATES RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20111583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34 / 109 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| 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 | $341,360 (+0.15%) Land $42,490 Building $298,870 | $341,360 (+0.15%) Land $42,490 Building $298,870 | |
| 2025 | $1,307.00 (+0.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,295.00 | $340,860 Land $42,490 Building $298,370 | $340,860 Land $42,490 Building $298,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 60% of the US · above 82% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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