Macon County property record for 591 Bates Branch Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,000 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 4.12 acres (179,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,483 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6582401615 |
| Primary APN | 6582401615 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Heated Area |
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| Exterior Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 179,467 sqft (4.12 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 123791 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 591 BATES BRANCH RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-5492 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | RD 1124 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
591 Bates Branch Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 303, FRANKLIN, NC 28744-0303 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193749 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39 / 736 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00V35/2135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 591 BATES BRANCH RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-5492 |
| Document Number | G39/0736 |
| Book / Page | G-39 / 0736 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019003749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 27665, RALEIGH, NC 27611-7665 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 303, FRANKLIN, NC 28744-0303 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 591 Bates Branch Rd was $1,483, up 856.8% 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 | $1,483.00 (+856.77%) | $366,800 Land $45,860 Building $320,940 | $366,800 Land $45,860 Building $320,940 |
| 2025 | $155.00 | ||
| 2023 | $155.00 | $45,860 Land $45,860 | $45,860 Land $45,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 591 Bates Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2009–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 591 Bates Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 76% 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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