Cherokee County property record for 2231 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.17 acres (94,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $848 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458000898229000 |
| Primary APN | 458000898229000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 94,525 sqft (2.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 508 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 856 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 52673 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2231 CANEY CREEK RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 P/O TRS 9 & 11 873/149 1627/440 |
| Legal Tract | 9&11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
2231 Caney Creek Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2231 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6178 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ALBERTELLI LAW-TITLE, ALBERTELLI LAW TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20204795 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1655 / 378 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01627/0440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 2231 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6178 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1695/45 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1695/45 |
| Instrument | 7300 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2231 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6178 |
| Document Number | 1655/378 |
| Book / Page | 1655 / 378 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 BEAVER RIDGE TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-9014 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 1655381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1655/381 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2231 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6178 |
| Document Number | 01627/0440 |
| Book / Page | 01627 / 0440 |
| Map Reference | MB 873 PG 149 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 05225 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALBERTELLI LAW-TITLE, ALBERTELLI LAW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2231 Caney Creek Rd was $848.
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 | $848.00 | $118,520 | $118,520 Land $15,920 Building $102,600 |
| 2023 | $118,520 | $118,520 Land $15,920 Building $102,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2231 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 2231 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 83% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Peachtree Broadband Fiber Cable | 500 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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