Macon County property record for 541 Flat Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,131 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541406829 |
| Primary APN | 7541406829 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 604 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 696 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
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| Account Number | 121317 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 541 FLAT MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 & T-1 & T-2 PRIMEVAL ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | PRIMEVAL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
541 Flat Mountain Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6335 ORTEGA FARMS BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-3209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034000958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 541 Flat Mountain Rd was $2,131.
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 | $2,131.00 | $671,720 Land $240,400 Building $431,320 | $671,720 Land $240,400 Building $431,320 |
| 2023 | $2,049.00 | $671,720 Land $240,400 Building $431,320 | $671,720 Land $240,400 Building $431,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 541 Flat Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 541 Flat Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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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