Macon County property record for 555 Arnold Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,319 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.31 acres (57,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,975,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,968 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530638095 |
| Primary APN | 7530638095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,319 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,694 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 57,064 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Deck Area | 63 sqft |
| Patio Area | 563 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 147416 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 ARNOLD RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6698 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LT 1 SEQUOYAH LKSIDE DEV/PC10990 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEQUOYAH LAKE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
555 Arnold Rd is held in a trust since August 2020.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 867 CANAL DR, MC LEAN, VA 22102-1407 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205761 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40 / 2223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 555 ARNOLD RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6698 |
| Document Number | C40/2223 |
| Book / Page | C-40 / 2223 |
| Map Reference | CARD 10990 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 867 CANAL DR, MCLEAN, VA 22102-1407 |
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 | $2,541,760 Land $795,020 Building $1,746,740 | $2,541,760 Land $795,020 Building $1,746,740 | |
| 2023 | $9,968.00 | $2,456,180 Land $795,020 Building $1,661,160 | $2,456,180 Land $795,020 Building $1,661,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 555 Arnold Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 555 Arnold Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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