Macon County property record for 576 Chestnut St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,923 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $13,768 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540523321 |
| Primary APN | 7540523321 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,923 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,907 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 766 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 587 sqft |
| Patio Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 144115 |
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| Street Address | 576 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8493 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 325 CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 325 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Highlands North Historic District listed 2011 · 27 contributing resources · NRIS 11000482 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
576 Chestnut St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1344 BILTMORE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207-2555 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092008019830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33 / 863 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 00V37/0306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 576 CHESTNUT ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8493 |
| Document Number | 00B39/1491 |
| Book / Page | B-39 / 1491 |
| Map Reference | MB V-37 PG 306 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019001226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2525 PEACHTREE RD NE APT 8, 8, ATLANTA, GA 30305-3668 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 576 CHESTNUT ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8493 |
| Document Number | 00V37/0306 |
| Book / Page | V-37 / 0306 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017001338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2525 PEACHTREE RD NE APT 8, 2525, ATLANTA, GA 30305-3668 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 2525 PEACHTREE RD NE APT 8, 8, ATLANTA, GA 30305-3668 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 576 Chestnut St was $13,768, up 10.2% from the year before.
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 | $13,768.00 (+10.2%) | $3,162,310 (-) Land $741,680 Building $2,420,630 | $3,162,310 (-) Land $741,680 Building $2,420,630 |
| 2025 | $12,494.00 | $3,162,310 Land $741,680 Building $2,420,630 | $3,162,310 Land $741,680 Building $2,420,630 |
| 2023 | $12,482.00 | $3,162,310 Land $741,680 Building $2,420,630 | $3,162,310 Land $741,680 Building $2,420,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 576 Chestnut St 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 576 Chestnut St 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 63% of the US · above 51% 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: 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 |
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| 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 119 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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