Cherokee County property record for 516 Caney Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 13.3 acres (582,397 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458117100342000 |
| Primary APN | 458117100342000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 582,397 sqft (13.3 acres) |
| Lot Width | 300 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Account Number | 45613 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 CANEY CREEK RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FR RAPER 1484/964 1545/191 1545/625 |
| Legal Subdivision | B S CHASTAIN TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NOTLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 930604 |
516 Caney Creek Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2017.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1664 OLD CULBERSON RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-8142 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 01560/0363 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 516 CANEY CREEK RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6129 |
| Document Number | 01560/0363 |
| Book / Page | 01560 / 0363 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 02034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1664 OLD CULBERSON RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-8142 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Caney Creek Rd was $618.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 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 | $618.00 | $94,070 | $94,070 Land $91,810 Building $2,260 |
| 2023 | $94,070 | $94,070 Land $91,810 Building $2,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Caney Creek Rd 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 | 8 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 516 Caney Creek Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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