Cherokee County property record for 163 Tennessee St, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,945 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459210450877000 |
| Primary APN | 459210450877000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,945 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Masonry |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 440200044509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 163 TENNESSEE ST |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2735 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | IHC |
| Legal Description | DEPOT/TENN ST -53- 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
163 Tennessee St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1987.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 612, MURPHY, NC 28906-0612 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1987 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000057775 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,440 | $173,440 Land $66,700 Building $106,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 Tennessee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 163 Tennessee St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
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