Cherokee County property record for 1087 Reservoir Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $790 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459315539791000 |
| Primary APN | 459315539791000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,731 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,218 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 206 ft deep x 141 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 38314 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1087 RESERVOIR RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-5161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON PROP 601/145 CSC 12-E-205 |
| Legal Phase | 601 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1087 RESERVOIR RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-5161 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 601 / 145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 1473/0745 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $790.00 | $99,450 (-) | $99,450 (-) Land $9,360 Building $90,090 |
| 2023 | $99,450 | $99,450 Land $9,360 Building $90,090 |
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 February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 MURPHY serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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