Macon County property record for 539 Laurel St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,529 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540510638 |
| Primary APN | 7540510638 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Deck Area | 29 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Utility Building | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 159233 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 LAUREL ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 324 & 326 LAUREL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 324,326 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 ISLAND LANDING DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32095-9638 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20115150 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34 / 2267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 539 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
| Document Number | 0000006624 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 328 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266624 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 539 LAUREL ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8377 |
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 | $3,529.00 (+9.9%) | $789,960 (-21.65%) Land $586,180 Building $203,780 | $789,960 (-21.65%) Land $586,180 Building $203,780 |
| 2025 | $3,211.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,008,300 Land $732,720 Building $275,580 | $1,008,300 Land $732,720 Building $275,580 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: 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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
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