Macon County property record for 81 Sunset Trce, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,723 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,240 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7551214667 |
| Primary APN | 7551214667 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,723 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,552 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,171 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 703 sqft |
| Deck Area | 189 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 70308 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 SUNSET TRCE |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 277A CULLASAJA CLUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CULLASAJA CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 277A |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
81 Sunset Trce is owned by an individual who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11664, ATLANTA, GA 30355-1664 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22 / 193 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Sunset Trce was $9,240.
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 | $9,240.00 | $3,046,310 Land $400,000 Building $2,646,310 | $3,046,310 Land $400,000 Building $2,646,310 |
| 2023 | $3,065,960 Land $400,000 Building $2,665,960 | $3,065,960 Land $400,000 Building $2,665,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Sunset Trce 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 81 Sunset Trce is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.07% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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