Macon County property record for 56 Paul Walden Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,733 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $644,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,183 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540729714 |
| Primary APN | 7540729714 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,733 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,383 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 915 sqft |
| Patio Area | 69 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 147466 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 PAUL WALDEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 90 BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR PEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11775 BIG CANOE, BIG CANOE, GA 30143-5148 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ANGEL OAK HOME LOANS LLC |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20205898 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40 / 348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 56 PAUL WALDEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRIORITY TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | G40/779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | G-40/779 |
| Instrument | 2020007425 |
| Name | ANGEL OAK HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 56 PAUL WALDEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9402 |
| Document Number | D40/348 |
| Book / Page | D-40 / 348 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,288.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 11775 BIG CANOE, BIG CANOE, GA 30143-5148 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 PAUL WALDEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9402 |
| Document Number | S38/2328 |
| Book / Page | S-38 / 2328 |
| Map Reference | MB1 PG31 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018005438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $630.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 SYDENHAM WAY, EVANS, GA 30809-6762 |
| Document Number | 2018005439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018005439 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
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 | $4,183.00 (+9.99%) | $941,460 (-) Land $70,000 Building $871,460 | $941,460 (-) Land $70,000 Building $871,460 |
| 2025 | $3,803.00 (+0.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,791.00 | $941,460 Land $70,000 Building $871,460 | $941,460 Land $70,000 Building $871,460 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 90 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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