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972 Bowery Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 972 Bowery Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size3.99 acres (173,804 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,065,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$4,873 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7550128168

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7550128168
Alternative APNs
  • 0502043
  • 154242
  • 13458

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,688 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,344 sqft
Basement Area1,344 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,344 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area173,804 sqft (3.99 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area360 sqft
Deck Area576 sqft
Patio Area1,396 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number154242
Street Address972 BOWERY RD
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-8379
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR1
Legal DescriptionON RD 1604
Legal SubdivisionNORMA PIERSON PROPERTY
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract970502

Owner

972 Bowery Rd is owned by a company that bought it in January 2023.

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1217 WATER VIEW LN, DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492-8665
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023190
Deed Book / Page42 / 254
Prior Transfer DateJun 10, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc00J32/1040
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateJan 11, 2023
Property Address972 BOWERY RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8379
Document Number000I42/254
Book / PageI-42 / 254
Instrument DateJan 3, 2023
Instrument2023000190
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,130.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1217 WATER VIEW LN, DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492-8665

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 972 Bowery Rd was $4,873, up 1% from the year before.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityHighlands Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,873.00 (+10.02%)$1,101,390 Land $470,830 Building $630,560$1,101,390 Land $470,830 Building $630,560
2025$4,429.00
2023$4,025.00$884,260 Land $470,830 Building $413,430$884,260 Land $470,830 Building $413,430

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 972 Bowery Rd 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 38 policies
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2013–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Wildfire risk around 972 Bowery Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HIGHLANDS
serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Vyve Broadband
Cable		1,000 / 50

May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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