538 Lost Trl, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 538 Lost Trl, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 3,542 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size2 acres (87,120 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,125,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$4,755 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Line of Credit
Oct 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7550-46-9951

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7550-46-9951
Alternative APN
  • 42087

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,542 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,744 sqft
Basement Area1,798 sqft
Finished Basement1,798 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsCustom/Decorative
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeWood Truss
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area87,120 sqft (2 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area448 sqft
Deck Area260 sqft
Patio Area530 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 LOST TRL
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-7268
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 154 CULLASAJA CLUB
Legal SubdivisionCULLASAJA CLUB CONTAINING 1
Legal Lot Number154
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionCASHIERS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2088
Census Tract950900

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 382840, GERMANTOWN, TN 38183-2840
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 9, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Oct 12, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2365 / 123
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address538 LOST TRL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7268
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 382840, GERMANTOWN, TN 38183-2840

Mortgage

Document Number0023711786
DateFeb 9, 2024
Book Page2371/1786
Lender
NameCOMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY
TypeBank
Address510 S MENDENHALL RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38117
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueFeb 1, 2044
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateOct 12, 2023
Property Address538 LOST TRL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7268
Document Number0023650123
Book / Page2365 / 123
Map ReferenceCAB 8 SL 77
Instrument DateOct 12, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,250.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7601 MARTHA DR SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802-2419

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 382840, GERMANTOWN, TN 38183-2840

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson County
Unified School DistrictJackson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,251,506 (+34.26%) Land $150,000 Building $1,101,506
2025$4,755.00 (+34.25%)
2023$3,542.00$932,140 Land $200,000 Building $732,140

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 25 policies
Nearby Flood Policies25 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1994–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 7
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
BalsamWest FiberNET
Fiber
1,000 / 500
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon, Vyve Broadband.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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