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79 Cook Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 79 Cook Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,159 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7449197098

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7449197098
Alternative APNs
  • 0502742
  • 98839

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,172 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,172 sqft
Basement Area1,004 sqft
Finished Basement1,004 sqft
Utility Area144 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area108 sqft
Deck Area24 sqft
Patio Area216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number98839
Street Address79 COOK RD
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-9216
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR1
Legal DescriptionOFF US 28S WALHALLA RD
Legal SubdivisionCLEVELAND AND PAUL SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract970502

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address79 COOK RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9216
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2005
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2005
Deed Document Number20057706
Deed Book / Page28 / 384
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMACON NC
Property Address79 COOK RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-9216
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 28, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST LENDER SERVICES LLC, ORANGE COAST LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000Y40/842
DateMay 28, 2021
Book PageY-40/842
Instrument2021005156
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityHighlands Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,159.00 (+9.65%)$472,620 (-) Land $180,000 Building $292,620$472,620 (-) Land $180,000 Building $292,620
2025$1,969.00 (+0.61%)
2023$1,957.00$472,620 Land $180,000 Building $292,620$472,620 Land $180,000 Building $292,620

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HIGHLANDS
serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Hotwire Communications
Fiber		2,500 / 2,500
Vyve Broadband
Cable		1,000 / 50

May also be available: Frontier.

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