Macon County, North Carolina, comprises the towns of Franklin and Highlands and 12 other communities. In Macon County, NC, property records provide comprehensive real estate data like property boundaries, sales history, ownership, and valuations - helpful information for home buyers, sellers, investors, and those analyzing local real estate trends.

Analysis of recent Macon County property records uncovers a median household income of $66,575, an average home value of $344,950, and a median rent of $817. In median property taxes, the county collects 0.42% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Macon County, NC, the Register of Deeds office maintains all real estate records dating back to the early 1800s. Their records include deeds, mortgages, cancellations, assumed names, road maintenance agreements, trusts, and more.

To access these records online, visit the official website and click " Search Deeds" from the home page. Note that name indexing does not start until January 7, 1987, and all non-indexed images begin on May 18, 1917, in book A-4.

Alternatively, property records can be accessed by visiting the Register of Deeds office at 5 West Main St., Courthouse Room 230 (2nd floor), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

One can also purchase copies of real estate records by mail by sending the associated payment and the completed Real Estate Records Request Form to Real Estate Request, 5 West Main St., Franklin, NC 28734. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope to ensure faster return. The office accepts cash, personal checks, or money orders payable to the Register of Deeds.

The cost for certified copies of property records in Macon County, NC, is $5 for the first page and $2 for each extra page. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page. For further information, contact the office at (828) 349-2097.

Zoning information for properties can be verified by contacting the Macon County Planning and Code Enforcement Departments or the local planning/zoning office. The relevant office can look up a property by address or parcel number to verify designated zoning classification and permitted land uses.