Macon County property record for 55 Cave Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7429469729 |
| Primary APN | 7429469729 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 89086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 CAVE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2 PLAT CARD 3584 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1073 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
55 Cave Dr, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 120601, NASHVILLE, TN 37212-0601 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $371,600 Land $105,640 Building $265,960 | $371,600 Land $105,640 Building $265,960 | |
| 2023 | $1,182.00 | $370,600 Land $105,640 Building $264,960 | $370,600 Land $105,640 Building $264,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Cave Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 55 Cave Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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