Macon County property record for 525 Arnold Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,167 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530628965 |
| Primary APN | 7530628965 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 463 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 925 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 525 ARNOLD RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6698 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | OFF RD 106 |
| Legal Subdivision | RD 106 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
525 Arnold Rd is owned by a company that bought it in July 2023.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2130, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-2130 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20234523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42 / 754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 525 ARNOLD RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6698 |
| Document Number | 00R42/1459 |
| Book / Page | R-42 / 1459 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 2130, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-2130 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 Arnold Rd was $4,167, 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 | $4,167.00 (+3.45%) | $1,352,030 Land $804,790 Building $547,240 | $1,352,030 Land $804,790 Building $547,240 |
| 2025 | $4,028.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,016.00 | $1,351,530 Land $804,790 Building $546,740 | $1,351,530 Land $804,790 Building $546,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Arnold Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 525 Arnold Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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