Cherokee County property record for 254 Smokeford Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,335 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 551101264060000 |
| Primary APN | 551101264060000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,198 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,914 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 308 ft deep x 147 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Deck Area | 114 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 63663 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 SMOKEFORD RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-9065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SMOKEFORD CROSSING 1468/946 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMOKEFORD CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 930401 |
254 Smokeford Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1616 FUNSTON ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020-6412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 668 / 199 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001764/634 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Smokeford Rd was $1,335.
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 | $1,335.00 | $178,670 | $178,670 Land $45,000 Building $133,670 |
| 2023 | $178,670 | $178,670 Land $45,000 Building $133,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 Smokeford Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · other causes |
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 254 Smokeford Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% 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 60% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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