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1047 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 1047 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,494 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$1,670 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
May 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN459208786320000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN459208786320000
Alternative APNs
  • 13270
  • 60230

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,494 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area3,682 sqft
1st Floor Area2,494 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Exterior MaterialCombination
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions153 ft deep x 92 ft wide
Garage Area704 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area196 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number60230
Street Address1047 VALLEY RIVER AVE
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-2886
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionP/O TR 5 FR TOWNSON HEIRS 1105/195
Legal SubdivisionVALLEY RIVER AVENUE
Legal Tract5
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract930402

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records, as of December 31, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address5333 ORCA DR NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1945
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 23, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 31, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 1, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20232628
Deed Book / Page1735 / 1363
Last Transfer DateDec 10, 2025
Transfer Doc01792/1332
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateDec 23, 2025
Property Address1047 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2886
Document Number01792/1332
Book / Page1792 / 1332
Instrument DateDec 10, 2025
Instrument6365
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 2, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5333 ORCA DR NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1945

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5333 ORCA DR NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1945

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateMay 31, 2023
Property Address1047 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2886
Document Number01735/1363
Book / Page1735 / 1363
Instrument DateMay 30, 2023
Instrument2628
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 126, MURPHY, NC 28906-0126

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5333 ORCA DR NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1945

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee County
MunicipalityMurphy Town
Unified School DistrictCherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,670.00$259,940 (+3.52%)$259,940 (+3.52%) Land $24,000 Building $235,940
2023$251,110$251,110 Land $24,000 Building $227,110

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.09% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 MURPHY
serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting5
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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.

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