Macon County property record for 2861 Old Murphy Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $811 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6574659948 |
| Primary APN | 6574659948 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 450 sqft |
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 46410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2861 OLD MURPHY RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-7210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ON US 64W |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 970302 |
2861 Old Murphy Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1990.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2861 OLD MURPHY RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-7210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18 / 116118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2861 Old Murphy Rd was $811.
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 | $811.00 | $203,480 Land $35,120 Building $168,360 | $203,480 Land $35,120 Building $168,360 |
| 2025 | $811.00 | ||
| 2023 | $764.00 | $203,580 Land $35,120 Building $168,460 | $203,580 Land $35,120 Building $168,460 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2861 Old Murphy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 · 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 2861 Old Murphy Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 FRANKLIN serves 9,992 people · EPA ID NC0157010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Dec 2024 Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Vyve Broadband.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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