Cherokee County property record for 51 Highland Dr, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,121 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 455407584159000 |
| Primary APN | 455407584159000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,486 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,237 sqft |
| Flooring | Combination, Other |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Deck Area | 705 sqft |
| Patio Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 40298 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2688 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 11 BLK 4 SEC 1 BEAR PAW 1369/506 A/32B A/88A |
| Legal Subdivision | HIWASSEE ESTATES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 455407584159000
Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311A BRADLEY RD SE, ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103-3731 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143770 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1497 / 919 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 001780/842 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,121.00 | $247,870 (+13.21%) | $247,870 (+13.21%) Land $12,000 Building $235,870 |
| 2023 | $218,940 | $218,940 Land $12,000 Building $206,940 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (37039C), updated February 5, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 36% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,370 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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