Macon County property record for 85 Ralph Thomas Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,916 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540161487 |
| Primary APN | 7540161487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,236 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 4,515 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 150921 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 RALPH THOMAS RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BILLY CABIN RD 1546 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 BEACON LN, JUPITER, FL 33469-3504 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202110027 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 1848 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 85 RALPH THOMAS RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | I41/1848 |
| Book / Page | I-41 / 1848 |
| Map Reference | CARD 574 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021010027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 158 BEACON LN, JUPITER, FL 33469-3504 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| 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 | $625,640 (-) Land $121,380 Building $504,260 | $625,640 (-) Land $121,380 Building $504,260 | |
| 2025 | $625,640 (-) Land $121,380 Building $504,260 | $625,640 (-) Land $121,380 Building $504,260 | |
| 2023 | $1,916.00 | $625,640 Land $121,380 Building $504,260 | $625,640 Land $121,380 Building $504,260 |
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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| 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.
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 | 0.06% 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 115 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 |
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