Macon County property record for 541 Hickory St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 6 ba · 3,080 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,873 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540429631 |
| Primary APN | 7540429631 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,080 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,030 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 525 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 58 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 148271 |
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| Street Address | 541 HICKORY ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8498 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | PARTS OF LOTS #312 & 313 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 312-313 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Highlands North Historic District listed 2011 · 27 contributing resources · NRIS 11000482 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 BEVERLY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30309-2655 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CHRISTOPHER N ALLEY ETAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20209215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40 / 108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 541 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Document Number | K40/108 |
| Book / Page | K-40 / 108 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11121 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020009215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 143 BEVERLY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30309-2655 |
| Document Number | 2020009216 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020009216 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 541 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Document Number | N39/1843 |
| Book / Page | N-39 / 1843 |
| Map Reference | MB P-15 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019007592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,070.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 809, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0809 |
| Document Number | 00N39/1846 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | N-39/1846 |
| Instrument | 2019007593 |
| Name | CHRISTOPHER N ALLEY ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 31 GIBSON ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 2 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2020 |
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 | $7,873.00 (+9.94%) | $1,768,760 (-) Land $876,880 Building $891,880 | $1,768,760 (-) Land $876,880 Building $891,880 |
| 2025 | $7,161.00 (+0.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,137.00 | $1,768,760 Land $876,880 Building $891,880 | $1,768,760 Land $876,880 Building $891,880 |
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 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 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
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| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 119 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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