Macon County property record for 579 Flat Mountain Estates Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,548 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,559 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7531803573 |
| Primary APN | 7531803573 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,548 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,548 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,108 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,108 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 524 sqft |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Patio Area | 862 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 128980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 579 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 1 SEC E FLAT TOP MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 FLAT MOUNTAIN ESTATES RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | J35/1582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,559.00 | $1,482,880 (-) Land $241,300 Building $1,241,580 | $1,482,880 (-) Land $241,300 Building $1,241,580 |
| 2025 | $1,482,880 (-) Land $241,300 Building $1,241,580 | $1,482,880 (-) Land $241,300 Building $1,241,580 | |
| 2023 | $4,395.00 | $1,482,880 Land $241,300 Building $1,241,580 | $1,482,880 Land $241,300 Building $1,241,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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