Cherokee County property record for 1720 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.78 acres (77,537 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $14,500 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,298 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458000588995000 |
| Primary APN | 458000588995000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 77,537 sqft (1.78 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 133 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 927 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 440046087941 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1720 CANEY CREEK RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 DARRYL G SMITH PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NOTLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
1720 Caney Creek Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 774 / 198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1720 Caney Creek Rd was $1,298.
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 | $1,298.00 | $233,500 | $233,500 Land $10,000 Building $223,500 |
| 2023 | $231,790 | $231,790 Land $10,000 Building $221,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1720 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 1720 Caney Creek Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peachtree Broadband Fiber Cable | 500 / 30 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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