Macon County property record for 72 Cold Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 4.08 acres (177,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,540 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7533856621 |
| Primary APN | 7533856621 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 591 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,182 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 177,725 sqft (4.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 528 sqft |
| Deck Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 35 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 109261 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 COLD MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-9001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BUCK CREEK 72 COLD MTN RD |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT L TRESCOTT |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUGARFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2116 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
72 Cold Mountain Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2012.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2605 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-6002 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20071793 |
| Deed Book / Page | 31 / 1153 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 000T34/226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Cold Mountain Rd was $1,540.
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 | $1,540.00 | $446,540 Land $109,880 Building $336,660 | $446,540 Land $109,880 Building $336,660 |
| 2025 | $1,540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,528.00 | $446,540 Land $109,880 Building $336,660 | $446,540 Land $109,880 Building $336,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Cold Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 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 72 Cold Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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