Macon County property record for 596 Flat Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,265 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 16.1 acres (704,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541402572 |
| Primary APN | 7541402572 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,265 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,808 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 457 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 457 sqft |
| Basement Area | 508 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 704,801 sqft (16.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 560 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 149291 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 FLAT MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FLAT MOUNTAIN RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 FLAT MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | U40/1525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 596 FLAT MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8764 |
| Document Number | U40/1525 |
| Book / Page | U-40 / 1525 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 596 FLAT MOUNTAIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8764 |
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 | $4,144.00 (+3.44%) | $1,344,330 (+1.59%) Land $767,220 Building $577,110 | $1,344,330 (+1.59%) Land $767,220 Building $577,110 |
| 2025 | $4,006.00 (+0.3%) | $1,323,230 (-) Land $767,220 Building $556,010 | $1,323,230 (-) Land $767,220 Building $556,010 |
| 2023 | $3,994.00 | $1,323,230 Land $767,220 Building $556,010 | $1,323,230 Land $767,220 Building $556,010 |
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 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 23 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: Hotwire Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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