Macon County property record for 574 Shortoff Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541759357 |
| Primary APN | 7541759357 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 389 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 389 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Utility Area | 336 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 10004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 574 SHORTOFF RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | RD 1514 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
574 Shortoff Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 574 SHORTOFF RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026441 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44 / 1734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 574 SHORTOFF RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8713 |
| Document Number | 00E44/1734 |
| Book / Page | E-44 / 1734 |
| Map Reference | CARD 13970 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000441 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $730.00 |
| 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 | 574 SHORTOFF RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 574 Shortoff Rd was $820.
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 | $436,050 (-) Land $145,000 Building $291,050 | $436,050 (-) Land $145,000 Building $291,050 | |
| 2025 | $820.00 | $436,050 Land $145,000 Building $291,050 | $436,050 Land $145,000 Building $291,050 |
| 2023 | $808.00 | $436,050 Land $145,000 Building $291,050 | $436,050 Land $145,000 Building $291,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 574 Shortoff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| 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 574 Shortoff Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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