Cherokee County property record for 486 Poor House Mountain Trl, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550104649102000 |
| Primary APN | 550104649102000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Combination, Other |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 244 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 354 sqft |
| Deck Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 46675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 486 POOR HOUSE MOUNTAIN TRL |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 & P/O LOT 50 CHEROKEE HILLS 1416/784 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49-50 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 930501 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 486 POOR HOUSE MOUNTAIN TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-7864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 05267 |
| Deed Book / Page | 01573 / 1085 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 486 POOR HOUSE MOUNTAIN TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-7864 |
| Document Number | 01573/1085 |
| Book / Page | 01573 / 1085 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 05267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 PIN OAK RDG, 220, MURPHY, NC 28906-6947 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 486 POOR HOUSE MOUNTAIN TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-7864 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $1,818.00 | $244,510 (-) | $244,510 (-) Land $18,000 Building $226,510 |
| 2023 | $244,510 | $244,510 Land $18,000 Building $226,510 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2020–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Moderate above 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wilkes Telephone Membership Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
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