Cherokee County property record for 12 Clifton Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $632 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 552201172027000 |
| Primary APN | 552201172027000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 215 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 440045007080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 CLIFTON LN |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6881 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ELLIOTT 290/1 DOT R/W 1664/1159 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 930401 |
12 Clifton Ln, a rural home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 58 CANAL LAKE EXT, 1, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512-0211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Clifton Ln was $632.
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 | $632.00 | $75,720 | $75,720 Land $7,230 Building $68,490 |
| 2023 | $75,720 | $75,720 Land $7,230 Building $68,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Clifton Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · other causes |
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 risk around 12 Clifton Ln is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Frontier, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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