Macon County property record for 82 Upper Buttermilk Level, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $857 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540005436 |
| Primary APN | 7540005436 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 145462 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 82 UPPER BUTTERMILK LEVEL |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-6618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | DILLARD RD |
| Legal Subdivision | DILLARD RD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 532, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-0532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage R S JONES JR |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 00L39/1999 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 82 UPPER BUTTERMILK LEVEL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | M39/0501 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | M-39/0501 |
| Instrument | 2019006787 |
| Name | R S JONES JR |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 82 UPPER BUTTERMILK LEVEL, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-6618 |
| Document Number | L39/1999 |
| Book / Page | L-39 / 1999 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019006592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2873 RIVERMONT DR, 2873, FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $857.00 (+8.76%) | $170,880 (-) Land $160,350 Building $10,530 | $170,880 (-) Land $160,350 Building $10,530 |
| 2025 | $788.00 (+1.55%) | $170,880 (-) Land $160,350 Building $10,530 | $170,880 (-) Land $160,350 Building $10,530 |
| 2023 | $776.00 | $170,880 Land $160,350 Building $10,530 | $170,880 Land $160,350 Building $10,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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