Macon County property record for 539 Cheney Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,873 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 10.5 acres (458,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,750,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541416467 |
| Primary APN | 7541416467 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,873 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 581 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 581 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 458,251 sqft (10.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 51278 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 CHENEY LN |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ON S. R. 1543 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17408 GUNN HWY, ODESSA, FL 33556-1909 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000Y43/876 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 539 CHENEY LN, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 000Y43/876 |
| Book / Page | Y-43 / 876 |
| Map Reference | CARD 1311 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025005603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17408 GUNN HWY, ODESSA, FL 33556-1909 |
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 | $1,047,610 (+1.1%) Land $704,320 Building $343,290 | $1,047,610 (+1.1%) Land $704,320 Building $343,290 | |
| 2025 | $3,115.00 (+0.39%) | $1,036,200 (-) Land $704,320 Building $331,880 | $1,036,200 (-) Land $704,320 Building $331,880 |
| 2023 | $3,103.00 | $1,036,200 Land $704,320 Building $331,880 | $1,036,200 Land $704,320 Building $331,880 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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