Cherokee County property record for 296 Lightning Bug Ln, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
| Square Footage | 1,512 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,688.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 454002589082000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,992 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,008 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Cathedral/Clerestory Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 360 ft x 30 ft Depth x Width |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft Porch |
| Topography | Mountain Topography |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 51402 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 LIGHTNING BUG LN |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-9661 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 30-4 BEAR TRAIL MTN 1423/208 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR TRAIL MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 30-4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | HOTHOUSE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 454002589082000
Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1748 CEDAR STONE CT, LAKE MARY, FL 32746-4615 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20261986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1800 / 153 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 296 LIGHTNING BUG LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-9661 |
| Document Number | 0000001986 |
| Book / Page | 1800 / 153 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.1986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | ICE MORTGAGE TECHNOLOGY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $67,670.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1748 CEDAR STONE CT, LAKE MARY, FL 32746-4615 |
| Document Number | 0000001987, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..1987 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 296 LIGHTNING BUG LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-9661 |
| Document Number | 01635/0428 |
| Book / Page | 01635 / 0428 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 00493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $468.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 441 BARBRI LN, 441, DAVIE, FL 33325-6328 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 W GRAPEFRUIT CIR, CLEARWATER, FL 33759-2411 |
| Document Number | 016350431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 01635/0431 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| 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 | $1,688.00 | $229,110 (-) | $229,110 (-) Land $20,000 Building $209,110 |
| 2023 | $229,110 | $229,110 Land $20,000 Building $209,110 |
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