Macon County property record for 6738 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $626 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7513749638 |
| Primary APN | 7513749638 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 336 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 346 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 149012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6738 HIGHLANDS RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-0926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2 7036 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT E HUGHES |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLIJAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
6738 Highlands 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 | 6738 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 6738 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6738 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0926 |
| Document Number | 000B42/992 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | B-42/992 |
| Instrument | 2022006751 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, NC 28734 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Aug 3, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6738 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0926 |
| Document Number | R40/715 |
| Book / Page | R-40 / 715 |
| Map Reference | DR TC67B |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021001865 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6738 HIGHLANDS RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-0926 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6738 Highlands Rd was $626.
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 | $626.00 | $159,120 Land $95,750 Building $63,370 | $159,120 Land $95,750 Building $63,370 |
| 2025 | $626.00 | ||
| 2023 | $614.00 | $159,120 Land $95,750 Building $63,370 | $159,120 Land $95,750 Building $63,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6738 Highlands Rd 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 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1979–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 6738 Highlands Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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