Cherokee County property record for 288 Cherry St, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified January 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 1,181 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 40,075 sqft (0.919 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $874.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 459215636725000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,181 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,445 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,139 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,139 sqft Finished |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.919 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 109 ft x 249 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Mixed Garage |
| Deck Area | 243 sqft Deck |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 452 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 45176 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 CHERRY ST |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-3045 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1-5 BLK B BLUMENTHAL ADDITION 788/120 A/3C |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUMENTHAL ADDITIONITION |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-5 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 459215636725000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 288 CHERRY ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-3045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTA POSTAL CU |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage NANTAHALA BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage LESEY M DEMUTH ETUX |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 00654 |
| Deed Book / Page | 01554 / 0921 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 288 CHERRY ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1664/418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1664/418 |
| Instrument | 6868 |
| Name | ATLANTA POSTAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30354 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 288 CHERRY ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01627/0224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 01627/0224 |
| Instrument | 05195 |
| Name | NANTAHALA BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAYESVILLE, NC 28904 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 186 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 288 CHERRY ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-3045 |
| Document Number | 01554/0921 |
| Book / Page | 01554 / 0921 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00654 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $116.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7580 140TH ST, 7580, SEMINOLE, FL 33776-3709 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 CHERRY ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-3045 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00655 |
| Name | LESEY M DEMUTH ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2032 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
| 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 | $874.00 | $129,490 (-) | $129,490 (-) Land $36,000 Building $93,490 |
| 2023 | $129,490 | $129,490 Land $36,000 Building $93,490 |
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