Cherokee County property record for 244 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459211559120000 |
| Primary APN | 459211559120000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 372 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 55273 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 VALLEY RIVER AVE |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FR BECK 1605/313 A/17 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 459211559120000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back ALFRED BECK |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WILLIAM A SHERRILL ETUX |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 01605/0313 |
| Deed Book / Page | 01605 / 0313 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 02, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1687/237 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 02, 2021 |
| Property Address | 244 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2921 |
| Document Number | 1687/237 |
| Book / Page | 1687 / 237 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $198.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4547 BOILING SPRINGS RD, 4547, MURPHY, NC 28906-7543 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2921 |
| Document Number | 1687239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1687/239 |
| Name | ALFRED BECK |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 02, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 244 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2921 |
| Document Number | 01605/0313 |
| Book / Page | 01605 / 0313 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $96.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 BARN OWL RD, 9, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-7441 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4547 BOILING SPRINGS RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-7543 |
| Document Number | 00269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00269 |
| Name | WILLIAM A SHERRILL ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2024 |
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 | $910.00 | $135,320 (-) | $135,320 (-) Land $24,000 Building $111,320 |
| 2023 | $135,320 | $135,320 Land $24,000 Building $111,320 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (37039C), updated February 5, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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