Macon County property record for 55 Ridge Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,705 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,905 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7439787209 |
| Primary APN | 7439787209 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,705 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 529 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 | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 600 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 102563 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 RIDGE DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 MCMICHAEL AND HAINES SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
55 Ridge Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 HAVEN OAKS CT NE, ATLANTA, GA 30342-4348 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20055247 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29 / 1354 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Ridge Dr was $2,905.
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 | $2,905.00 | $645,330 Land $250,000 Building $395,330 | $645,330 Land $250,000 Building $395,330 |
| 2023 | $2,633.00 | $645,330 Land $250,000 Building $395,330 | $645,330 Land $250,000 Building $395,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Ridge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 Ridge Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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