Macon County property record for 579 Chestnut St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,412 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7540522054 |
| Primary APN | 7540522054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 149574 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 579 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8493 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT ST |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
579 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 CHESTNUT ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8493 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DEAN CHURCILL COLSON ETAL |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40 / 1188 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | L40/1341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 579 CHESTNUT ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8493 |
| Document Number | X40/1188 |
| Book / Page | X-40 / 1188 |
| Map Reference | CARD 11486 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021004787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,080.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 OVERLOOK VILLAS DR # 184, 184, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7292 |
| Document Number | 2021004788 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021004788 |
| Name | DEAN CHURCILL COLSON ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 579 CHESTNUT ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8493 |
| Document Number | L40/1341 |
| Book / Page | L-40 / 1341 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020009872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 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 | PO BOX 530, WRIGHT, WY 82732-0530 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 579 Chestnut St was $4,412, up 1% 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 | $4,412.00 (+1%) | $994,590 (-) Land $465,120 Building $529,470 | $994,590 (-) Land $465,120 Building $529,470 |
| 2025 | $4,011.00 | $994,590 Land $465,120 Building $529,470 | $994,590 Land $465,120 Building $529,470 |
| 2023 | $3,999.00 | $994,590 Land $465,120 Building $529,470 | $994,590 Land $465,120 Building $529,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 579 Chestnut St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 579 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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