Cherokee County property record for 26 Birchwood Cir, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 2.69 acres (117,176 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,351 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458300163314000 |
| Primary APN | 458300163314000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 117,176 sqft (2.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 271 ft deep x 996 ft wide |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 46838 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 BIRCHWOOD CIR |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-9034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 NORTH OAK ESTATES 997/463 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH OAK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1129 |
| Census Tract | 930300 |
26 Birchwood Cir is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 26 BIRCHWOOD CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906-9034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 05667 |
| Deed Book / Page | 01575 / 0901 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 26 BIRCHWOOD CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906-9034 |
| Document Number | 01575/0901 |
| Book / Page | 01575 / 0901 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 05667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $336.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 CAYMAN DR, 112, PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461-2004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3560 BALBOA CIR E, NAPLES, FL 34105-2783 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Birchwood Cir was $1,351.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $1,351.00 | $189,060 | $189,060 Land $22,500 Building $166,560 |
| 2023 | $189,060 | $189,060 Land $22,500 Building $166,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Birchwood Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 26 Birchwood Cir is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 93% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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