Macon County property record for 856 N 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 9.34 acres (406,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,851 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540527925 |
| Primary APN | 7540527925 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 406,850 sqft (9.34 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 157593 |
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| Street Address | 856 N 5TH ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | 5TH ST |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Highlands North Historic District listed 2011 · 27 contributing resources · NRIS 11000482 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 107 FOLLETT ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3419 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 9, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | J40/52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 856 N 5TH ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | J40/52 |
| Book / Page | J-40 / 52 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020008718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 ROBIN RD # 5444, 221, MILLVILLE, NJ 08332-5541 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 107 FOLLETT ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3419 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 856 N 5TH ST, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | E40/922 |
| Book / Page | E-40 / 922 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020006483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 ROBIN RD # 5444, 221, MILLVILLE, NJ 08332-5541 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 107 FOLLETT ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3419 |
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 | $15,851.00 (+10.13%) | $3,617,020 (-) Land $3,437,120 Building $179,900 | $3,617,020 (-) Land $3,437,120 Building $179,900 |
| 2025 | $14,393.00 (-2.74%) | $3,617,020 (-2.95%) Land $3,437,120 Building $179,900 | $3,617,020 (-2.95%) Land $3,437,120 Building $179,900 |
| 2023 | $14,798.00 | $3,726,800 Land $3,437,120 Building $289,680 | $3,726,800 Land $3,437,120 Building $289,680 |
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 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.
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 |
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| 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: 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 |
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| 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 119 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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