Cherokee County property record for 487 Privacy Ridge Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,756 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 452000713271000 |
| Primary APN | 452000713271000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 252 ft wide |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 42631 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 PRIVACY RIDGE LN |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-4755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 1 DANNY HELTON PROP 1137/389 A/136B |
| Legal Phase | 1137 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOTHOUSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 930605 |
487 Privacy Ridge Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 487 PRIVACY RIDGE LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-4755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 04728 |
| Deed Book / Page | 01533 / 0626 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Privacy Ridge Ln was $1,756.
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 | $1,756.00 | $238,800 | $238,800 Land $8,710 Building $230,090 |
| 2023 | $238,800 | $238,800 Land $8,710 Building $230,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 487 Privacy Ridge Ln 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 487 Privacy Ridge Ln is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 90% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 8 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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