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488 Birchwood Cir, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 488 Birchwood Cir, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 3 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.84 acres (36,590 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$475,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$1,677 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Jul 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN458300150122000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN458300150122000
Alternative APNs
  • 48080
  • 63108

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,482 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area4,422 sqft
1st Floor Area988 sqft
Basement Area988 sqft
Finished Basement988 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeCathedral/Clerestory
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area36,590 sqft (0.84 acres)
Lot Dimensions247 ft deep x 344 ft wide
TerrainMountain
Garage Area884 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area564 sqft
Deck Area504 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number63108
Street Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-9494
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 40 NORTH OAK ESTATES 1719/504
Legal SubdivisionNORTH OAK ESTATES
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1118
Census Tract930300

Owner

488 Birchwood Cir is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address10615 FOREST CREST RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-4186
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 25, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 13, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20243214
Deed Book / Page1759 / 807
Prior Transfer DateAug 24, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc001719/504
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateAug 25, 2022
Property Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906-9494
Document Number001719/504
Book / Page1719 / 504
Instrument DateAug 24, 2022
Instrument5555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR, 488, MURPHY, NC 28906-9494

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906-9494

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateJul 13, 2018
Property Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906-9494
Document Number01591/0581
Book / Page01591 / 0581
Instrument DateJul 11, 2018
Instrument03357
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$470.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR, 488, MURPHY, NC 28906-9494

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address488 BIRCHWOOD CIR, MURPHY, NC 28906-9494

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Birchwood Cir was $1,677.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee County
Unified School DistrictCherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,677.00$237,650$237,650 Land $18,000 Building $219,650
2023$244,340$244,340 Land $18,000 Building $226,340

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 488 Birchwood Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimDec 2018 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 488 Birchwood Cir is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 71% of the US · above 93% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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