Cherokee County property record for 388 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Federal Property (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,306 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 3.25 acres (141,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459211655655000 |
| Primary APN | 459211655655000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 12,306 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Combination, Other |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Steel Frame/Truss |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 141,570 sqft (3.25 acres) |
| Lot Width | 190 ft Width |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 730 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Canopy | 1,186 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 440200087137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 388 VALLEY RIVER AVE |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2923 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Federal Property (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | HB |
| Legal Description | POST OFFICE A/1C A/17 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 DEKALB TECH PARKWAY BLDG 500 SUITE 550 BLDG, 550, ATLANTA, GA 30340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1986 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000005162 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $2,173,490 (-) | $2,173,490 (-) Land $1,300,000 Building $873,490 |
| 2023 | $2,173,490 | $2,173,490 Land $1,300,000 Building $873,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 MURPHY serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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