Macon County property record for 578 Flat Mountain Estates Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.89 acres (82,328 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,564 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7531808400 |
| Primary APN | 7531808400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 82,328 sqft (1.89 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 404 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 99593 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 578 FLAT MOUNTAIN ESTATES RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SEC B FLAT TOP MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
578 Flat Mountain Estates Rd is held in a trust since December 2004.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11816 INWOOD RD, DALLAS, TX 75244-8011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 578 Flat Mountain Estates Rd was $2,564, up 3.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,564.00 (+3.39%) | $816,490 Land $248,090 Building $568,400 | $816,490 Land $248,090 Building $568,400 |
| 2025 | $2,480.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,468.00 | $816,490 Land $248,090 Building $568,400 | $816,490 Land $248,090 Building $568,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 578 Flat Mountain Estates 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 578 Flat Mountain Estates Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications.
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