Macon County property record for 965 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 836 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540040230 |
| Primary APN | 7540040230 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 836 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Deck Area | 9 sqft |
| Patio Area | 214 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 47372 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 965 FRANKLIN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-8555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 DOBSON RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | DOBSON RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 FRANKLIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 965 FRANKLIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8555 |
| Document Number | J38/0825 |
| Book / Page | J-38 / 0825 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 56&57 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000246 |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 965 FRANKLIN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8555 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| 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 | $630,210 (+0.32%) Land $257,040 Building $373,170 | $630,210 (+0.32%) Land $257,040 Building $373,170 | |
| 2025 | $2,586.00 (+0.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,574.00 | $628,210 Land $257,040 Building $371,170 | $628,210 Land $257,040 Building $371,170 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 169 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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