Cherokee County property record for 4465 Lower Bear Paw Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $601 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454400419804000 |
| Primary APN | 454400419804000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Combination, Other |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 36423 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4465 LOWER BEAR PAW RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | MILES PROP 749/116 |
| Legal Phase | 749 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 930603 |
4465 Lower Bear Paw Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1995.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6232 SHERMAN TER, SEBRING, FL 33876-6499 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 749 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4465 Lower Bear Paw Rd was $601.
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 | $601.00 | $73,250 | $73,250 Land $7,200 Building $66,050 |
| 2023 | $70,540 | $70,540 Land $7,200 Building $63,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4465 Lower Bear Paw Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 4465 Lower Bear Paw Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peachtree Broadband Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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