Macon County property record for 609 Shortoff Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,888 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7541851891 |
| Primary APN | 7541851891 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 592 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Utility Building | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 79555 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 SHORTOFF RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 102 COLD SPRINGS DEV |
| Legal Subdivision | COLD SPRINGS DEV |
| Legal Lot Number | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
609 Shortoff Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 SHORTOFF RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 609 Shortoff Rd was $1,888, down 3.5% 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 | $1,888.00 (-3.53%) | $635,670 Land $137,370 Building $498,300 | $635,670 Land $137,370 Building $498,300 |
| 2025 | $1,957.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,933.00 | $631,010 Land $137,370 Building $493,640 | $631,010 Land $137,370 Building $493,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 Shortoff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 609 Shortoff Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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