Macon County property record for 717 Bowery Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 4,412 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 8.78 acres (382,457 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,974 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7550023252 |
| Primary APN | 7550023252 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,412 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,145 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 382,457 sqft (8.78 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 773 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 140167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 BOWERY RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BOWERY ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 7550023252
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 BOWERY RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20217225 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 1985 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 717 BOWERY RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8220 |
| Document Number | C41/1985 |
| Book / Page | C-41 / 1985 |
| Map Reference | MB G-32 PG 1718-1722 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021007225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 DIXON DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7033 |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,366,930 (+193.39%) Land $1,145,590 Building $3,221,340 | $4,366,930 (+193.39%) Land $1,145,590 Building $3,221,340 | |
| 2023 | $5,974.00 | $1,488,430 Land $944,190 Building $544,240 | $1,488,430 Land $944,190 Building $544,240 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Macon County (37113C), updated November 8, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371139705021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, other causes, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,149 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 32 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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