Macon County property record for 259 W Old Murphy Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 752 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $508 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6553846188 |
| Primary APN | 6553846188 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 752 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 46730 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 W OLD MURPHY RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-8362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARTOOGECHAYE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3066 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
259 W Old Murphy Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 W OLD MURPHY RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 259 W OLD MURPHY RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8362 |
| Document Number | 0000005134 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 2261 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 W OLD MURPHY RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8362 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 W Old Murphy Rd was $508.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $508.00 | $121,810 Land $66,830 Building $54,980 | $121,810 Land $66,830 Building $54,980 |
| 2025 | $508.00 | ||
| 2023 | $496.00 | $121,910 Land $66,830 Building $55,080 | $121,910 Land $66,830 Building $55,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 W Old Murphy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 259 W Old Murphy Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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