Cherokee County property record for 1242 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 7.08 acres (308,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,134 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458000393019000 |
| Primary APN | 458000393019000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,312 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 308,405 sqft (7.08 acres) |
| Lot Width | 260 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 47967 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1242 CANEY CREEK RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 DICKEY CANEY CREEK PROP 835/74 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANEY CREEK |
| Legal Phase | 835 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NOTLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
1242 Caney Creek Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 835 / 74 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 01590/0114 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1242 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-1239 |
| Document Number | 01590/0114 |
| Book / Page | 01590 / 0114 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 157 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 03028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1242 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-1239 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Caney Creek Rd was $1,134.
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 | $1,134.00 | $159,770 | $159,770 Land $37,380 Building $122,390 |
| 2023 | $142,120 | $142,120 Land $37,380 Building $104,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1242 Caney Creek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 risk around 1242 Caney Creek Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peachtree Broadband Fiber Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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