171 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 171 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size1.9 acres (82,764 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$165,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$894 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN458117122297000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN458117122297000
Alternative APNs
  • 15861
  • 61673

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,620 sqft Heated Area
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area82,764 sqft (1.9 acres)
Lot Dimensions374 ft deep x 190 ft wide
PorchFinished/Screened Porch
Porch Area96 sqft
Deck Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number61673
Street Address171 CANEY CREEK RD
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-5907
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 5 & 6 CANE CREEK SUB 1139/271
Legal SubdivisionCANE CREEK SUB
Legal Tract1
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract930604

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2248 SE 2ND ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033-7211
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 6, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 20, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 31, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number6213
Deed Book / Page1747 / 877
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateDec 6, 2023
Property Address171 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-5907
Document Number001747/877
Book / Page1747 / 877
Instrument DateNov 30, 2023
Instrument6213
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$330.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address63 SARGENT DR, JAMESTOWN, OH 45335-1592

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2248 SE 2ND ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033-7211

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Property Address171 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-5907
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01574/1007
DateNov 20, 2017
Book Page01574/1007
Instrument05454
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee County
Unified School DistrictCherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$894.00$123,150 (-)$123,150 (-) Land $40,000 Building $83,150
2023$123,150$123,150 Land $40,000 Building $83,150

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF MURPHY
serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
RiverStreet Networks
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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