Cherokee County property record for 222 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459211558026000 |
| Primary APN | 459211558026000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Combination, Other |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 422 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 440200090850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 222 VALLEY RIVER AVE |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HB |
| Legal Description | RUSSELL 1 LOT A/17 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 459211558026000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 01, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 01, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000809150 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059.00 | $159,740 (-) | $159,740 (-) Land $24,000 Building $135,740 |
| 2023 | $159,740 | $159,740 Land $24,000 Building $135,740 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (37039C), as of February 5, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370399304022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Wilkes Telephone Membership Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership, CND Acquisition.
Based on FCC filings for 126 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NC0120010, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MURPHY serves 4,498 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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