Macon County property record for 708 Hicks Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 6.08 acres (264,845 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,669 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540388264 |
| Primary APN | 7540388264 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 466 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 466 sqft |
| Basement Area | 518 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 264,845 sqft (6.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cabin | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 160248 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 708 HICKS RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | OFF HICKS ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 ZACHARY RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000T43/534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,669.00 (+3.28%) | $517,540 (+3.19%) Land $300,020 Building $217,520 | $517,540 (+3.19%) Land $300,020 Building $217,520 |
| 2025 | $1,616.00 (+0.75%) | $501,540 (-) Land $300,020 Building $201,520 | $501,540 (-) Land $300,020 Building $201,520 |
| 2023 | $1,604.00 | $501,540 Land $300,020 Building $201,520 | $501,540 Land $300,020 Building $201,520 |
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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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