Macon County property record for 578 Wilds Cove Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $529 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6556443507 |
| Primary APN | 6556443507 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 42489 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 578 WILDS COVE RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-6767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ON ROAD 1393 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BURNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
578 Wilds Cove Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 1988.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 578 WILDS COVE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-6767 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 1988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17 / 431 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 578 Wilds Cove Rd was $529, up 23.3% 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 | $529.00 (+23.31%) | $235,400 Land $29,990 Building $205,410 | $235,400 Land $29,990 Building $205,410 |
| 2025 | $429.00 | ||
| 2023 | $727.00 | $235,300 Land $29,990 Building $205,310 | $235,300 Land $29,990 Building $205,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 578 Wilds Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 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 Wilds Cove Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 81% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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