45 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 45 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypeNightclub or Cocktail Lounge
Details1,885 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$1,321 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale
Sep 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN459210458391000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN459210458391000
Alternative APNs
  • 50568
  • 59041

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,885 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,368 sqft
1st Floor Area1,189 sqft
Office696 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsMasonry
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeWood Truss
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions92 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Canopy483 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number59041
Street Address45 VALLEY RIVER AVE
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-2955
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Nightclub or Cocktail Lounge
Local Zoning CodeGB
Legal DescriptionFR BANKS & LOWDERMILK 1623/514
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2049
Census Tract930402

Owner

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1368, CANDLER, NC 28715-1368
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 13, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 13, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 1, 1979
Deed Document Number20227508
Deed Book / Page1725 / 1101
Prior Transfer DateJul 19, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc01623/0511
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateNov 30, 2022
Property Address45 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2955
Document Number01725/1101
Book / Page1725 / 1101
Instrument DateNov 29, 2022
Instrument7508
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$460.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address100 WELWYN LN, 100, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-9220

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1368, CANDLER, NC 28715-1368

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateSep 13, 2019
Property Address45 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2955
Document Number01623/0511
Book / Page01623 / 0511
Instrument DateJul 19, 2019
Instrument04375
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address100 WELWYN LN, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-9220

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateSep 13, 2019
Property Address45 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2955
Document Number01623/0514
Book / Page01623 / 0514
Instrument DateJul 19, 2019
Instrument04376
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address100 WELWYN LN, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-9220

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 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
2025$1,321.00$216,720 (+58.22%)$216,720 (+58.22%) Land $97,000 Building $119,720
2023$136,970$136,970 Land $97,000 Building $39,970

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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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