315 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 315 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypePublic School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Details52,068 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size8.43 acres (367,211 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN459211559862000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN459211559862000
Alternative APN
  • 37112

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures22 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area52,068 sqft Total Area
FlooringCombination, Other
Interior WallsMasonry
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeSteel Frame/Truss
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area367,211 sqft (8.43 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area741 sqft
Deck Area40 sqft
Patio Area656 sqft
FenceFence
Total Buildings6 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number37112
Street Address315 VALLEY RIVER AVE
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-2922
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Local Zoning CodeHB
Legal DescriptionMURPHY ELEMETARY SCHOOL 772/153 A/17
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2043
Census Tract930402

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address911 ANDREWS RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3501
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2013
Deed SaleMay 1, 2013
Deed Document Number0000772153
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee County
MunicipalityMurphy Town
Unified School DistrictCherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025Additional exemption filed$3,460,020 (-)$3,460,020 (-) Land $325,690 Building $3,134,330
2023$3,460,020$3,460,020 Land $325,690 Building $3,134,330

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF MURPHY
serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.

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