Macon County property record for 542 Hickory St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,958 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,695 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale Jun 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540429995 |
| Primary APN | 7540429995 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,958 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,094 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 225 sqft |
| Utility Building | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 146123 |
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| Street Address | 542 HICKORY ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8498 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 313 & PART OF 311 HICKORY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 313 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
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.
542 Hickory St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020332 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39 / 1323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 542 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Document Number | 00R39/1323 |
| Book / Page | R-39 / 1323 |
| Map Reference | CARD 10683 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| 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 | 542 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 542 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Document Number | 00Q38/1007 |
| Book / Page | Q-38 / 1007 |
| Map Reference | DD E-20 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018004042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4910 SYLVA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-6775 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 HICKORY ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8498 |
| Document Number | 00D38/0852 |
| Book / Page | D-38 / 0852 |
| Map Reference | MB X-35 PG 1457&1459 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $910.00 |
| 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 | 3811 CLUB DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Hickory St was $8,695, up 10.1% from the year before.
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 | $8,695.00 (+10.15%) | $1,986,920 Land $799,680 Building $1,187,240 | $1,986,920 Land $799,680 Building $1,187,240 |
| 2025 | $7,894.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,429.00 | $1,553,790 Land $799,680 Building $754,110 | $1,553,790 Land $799,680 Building $754,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Hickory St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| 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 542 Hickory St 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: 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 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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