Macon County property record for 524 Laurel St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,766 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7540510974 |
| Primary APN | 7540510974 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| 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 |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 636 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 616 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 160837 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 LAUREL ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 321 LAUREL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 321 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 WOODLAND DR, BESSEMER, AL 35023-2168 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201773 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37 / 1910 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000X43/213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 524 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Number | S37/1910 |
| Book / Page | S-37 / 1910 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017000073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 SOUTH PKWY, 310, HUEYTOWN, AL 35023-2259 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 WOODLAND DR, HUEYTOWN, AL 35023-2168 |
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,766.00 (+12.89%) | $844,830 (-) Land $514,080 Building $330,750 | $844,830 (-) Land $514,080 Building $330,750 |
| 2025 | $3,336.00 (+0.36%) | $844,830 (+2.77%) Land $514,080 Building $330,750 | $844,830 (+2.77%) Land $514,080 Building $330,750 |
| 2023 | $3,324.00 | $822,030 Land $514,080 Building $307,950 | $822,030 Land $514,080 Building $307,950 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| 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 | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 119 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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