Cherokee County property record for 24 Fain St, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $899 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459207781176000 |
| Primary APN | 459207781176000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,390 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,250 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 39649 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 24 FAIN ST |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2885 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | FR LAUNDRY HILL LLC 1478/100 1486/1012 |
| Legal Subdivision | DONALD L CORDELL |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
24 Fain St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of February 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 579, MURPHY, NC 28906-0579 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141899 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1490 / 207 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01317/0577 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 24 FAIN ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2885 |
| Document Number | 001795/653 |
| Book / Page | 1795 / 653 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 703 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 FAIN ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2885 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 579, MURPHY, NC 28906-0579 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 24 Fain St was $899.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $899.00 | $133,500 | $133,500 Land $24,000 Building $109,500 |
| 2023 | $132,890 | $132,890 Land $24,000 Building $108,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 Fain St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 24 Fain St is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MURPHY serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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