Macon County property record for 594 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,095 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 2.93 acres (127,631 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $14,189 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540503457 |
| Primary APN | 7540503457 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,095 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,615 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 481 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 481 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 127,631 sqft (2.93 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 124741 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 594 MAIN ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | EAST MAIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MAIN ST |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
594 Main St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2012.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2130, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-2130 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20128850 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35 / 2316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 594 MAIN ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 0000005087 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 2020 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265087 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 315 OCONEE ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3605 |
| Document Number | 0000005087, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 44/2020 |
| Instrument | 20265087 |
| Name | GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.49% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 594 Main St was $14,189, up 10.2% 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 | $14,189.00 (+10.2%) | $3,259,930 Land $2,197,500 Building $1,062,430 | $3,259,930 Land $2,197,500 Building $1,062,430 |
| 2025 | $12,876.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,864.00 | $3,085,830 Land $2,197,500 Building $888,330 | $3,085,830 Land $2,197,500 Building $888,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 594 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| 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 594 Main St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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