Cherokee County property record for 31 Highland Estates Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.64 acres (71,438 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Foreclosure Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550103115530000 |
| Primary APN | 550103115530000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 238 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 238 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 71,438 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 258 ft deep x 237 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 802 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 54313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 HIGHLAND ESTATES DR |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7071 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 6 HIGHLANDS EST & LT 10 TR 14 BOURNE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BOURNE SUB |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 930501 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of March 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 HIGHLAND ESTATES DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7071 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1796 / 1384 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1678/343 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 HIGHLAND ESTATES DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7071 |
| Document Number | 01796/1384 |
| Book / Page | 1796 / 1384 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1111 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7931 KAVANAGH CT, SARASOTA, FL 34240-7909 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 HIGHLAND ESTATES DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7071 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 31 HIGHLAND ESTATES DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7071 |
| Document Number | 1678/343 |
| Book / Page | 1678 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3935 DUNN DR, SARASOTA, FL 34233-1426 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 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 | $654.00 | $88,420 (-) | $88,420 (-) Land $22,000 Building $66,420 |
| 2023 | $88,420 | $88,420 Land $22,000 Building $66,420 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2020–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 83% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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