Clay County property record for 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $651 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 552100234564 |
| Primary APN | 552100234564 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Account Number | 621693000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 HIAWASSEE RIVER RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW HALF LOT 21 HIAWASSEE |
| Legal Subdivision | HIAWASSEE RIVER ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRASSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 950202 |
Source: Clay County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 595 DYER COVE RD, HAYESVILLE, NC 28904-9667 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025553 |
| Deed Book / Page | 486 / 185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 HIAWASSEE RIVER RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6431 |
| Document Number | 0000461/67 |
| Book / Page | 461 / 67 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1, MURPHY, NC 28906-0001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 589, MARBLE, NC 28905-0589 |
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Clay County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $651.00 (+2.36%) | $178,000 (+56%) Land $47,300 Building $130,700 | $178,000 (+56%) Land $47,300 Building $130,700 |
| 2025 | $636.00 (+18.66%) | $114,100 (-) Land $47,300 Building $66,800 | $114,100 (-) Land $47,300 Building $66,800 |
| 2023 | $536.00 | $114,100 Land $47,300 Building $66,800 | $114,100 Land $47,300 Building $66,800 |
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 May 4, 2009 · 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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2013–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Peachtree Broadband Fiber Cable | 500 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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