Cherokee County property record for 426 Hiwassee St, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Medical Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,608 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,274 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459214430168000 |
| Primary APN | 459214430168000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,608 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 207 ft deep x 285 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 348 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 219 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1208 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 426 HIWASSEE ST |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-3210 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Medical Building |
| Local Zoning Code | IHC |
| Legal Description | FR STILES HEIRS 710/138 761/114 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
426 Hiwassee St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 658, FRANKLIN, NC 28744-0658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000710138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 Hiwassee St was $2,274 with an additional exemption.
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 | $2,274.00 Additional exemption filed | $344,930 | $344,930 Land $94,380 Building $250,550 |
| 2023 | $344,930 | $344,930 Land $94,380 Building $250,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 Hiwassee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 426 Hiwassee St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 213 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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