Macon County property record for 800 Bowery Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 12.1 acres (527,947 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,398 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7550129742 |
| Primary APN | 7550129742 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 527,947 sqft (12.1 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 105466 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 800 BOWERY RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | ON 1604 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
800 Bowery Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2032, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-2032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 00I30/1566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 800 Bowery Rd was $5,398, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,398.00 (+10.3%) | $1,250,780 (-) Land $1,250,780 | $1,250,780 (-) Land $1,250,780 |
| 2025 | $4,894.00 | $1,250,780 Land $1,250,780 | $1,250,780 Land $1,250,780 |
| 2023 | $4,894.00 | $1,250,780 Land $1,250,780 | $1,250,780 Land $1,250,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 800 Bowery Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 800 Bowery Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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