Cherokee County property record for 1955 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 5.29 acres (230,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,144 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458000791294000 |
| Primary APN | 458000791294000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,414 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 230,432 sqft (5.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 604 ft deep x 408 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 462 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 36963 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1955 CANEY CREEK RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 OF TRACT 7 848/169 1365/116 |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
1955 Caney Creek Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1955 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6170 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20126015 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1453 / 425 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1365/0116 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1955 Caney Creek Rd was $1,144.
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 | $1,144.00 | $164,460 | $164,460 Land $31,420 Building $133,040 |
| 2023 | $172,540 | $172,540 Land $31,420 Building $141,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1955 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 1955 Caney Creek Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 84% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
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