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990 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 Property Records

Macon County property record for 990 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,242 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.37 acres (16,117 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$250,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$3,438 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7540747577

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7540747577
Alternative APNs
  • 0501432
  • 147851

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,242 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area2,242 sqft
Basement Area791 sqft
Finished Basement791 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area16,117 sqft (0.37 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area660 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number147851
Street Address990 BIG BEARPEN RD
CityHIGHLANDS
StateNC
Zip28741-8477
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 48 BIG BEAR PEN
Legal SubdivisionBIG BEAR PEN
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLANDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract970502

Owner

990 Big Bearpen Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2020.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3421 SUE MACK DR, COLUMBUS, GA 31906-1323
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 26, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20207060
Deed Book / Page40 / 1311
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc00F40/1311
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateSep 25, 2020
Property Address990 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-8477
Document Number00F40/1311
Book / PageF-40 / 1311
Map ReferenceMB H-34 PG 518
Instrument DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument2020007060
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address932 PEACHTREE DR, 932, COLUMBUS, GA 31906-3032

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2518 COUNTRY CLUB RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31906-1132

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 990 Big Bearpen Rd was $3,438, up 9.9% 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$3,438.00 (+9.91%)$768,790 (+1.1%) Land $300,000 Building $468,790$768,790 (+1.1%) Land $300,000 Building $468,790
2025$3,128.00$760,390 Land $300,000 Building $460,390$760,390 Land $300,000 Building $460,390
2023$3,116.00$760,390 Land $300,000 Building $460,390$760,390 Land $300,000 Building $460,390

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 990 Big Bearpen 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 990 Big Bearpen Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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