Cherokee County property record for 12422 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,074 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,500 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 451400921738000 |
| Primary APN | 451400921738000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,074 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,431 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,129 ft deep x 498 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 314 sqft |
| Patio Area | 283 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 660070011961 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12422 HIGHWAY 294 |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-1882 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | RAPER PROP 592/82 |
| Legal Phase | 592 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 930603 |
12422 Hwy 294, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1989.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12422 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-1882 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000059282 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12422 Hwy 294 was $2,500.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $2,500.00 | $342,580 | $342,580 Land $40,250 Building $302,330 |
| 2023 | $342,580 | $342,580 Land $40,250 Building $302,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12422 Hwy 294 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 | 3 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 12422 Hwy 294 is moderate, ranking above 68% 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 68% of the US · above 90% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 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: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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