Cherokee County property record for 5226 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 17.1 acres (748,796 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,555 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454200744067000 |
| Primary APN | 454200744067000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 5,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,138 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 748,796 sqft (17.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1,148 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 23644 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5226 HIGHWAY 294 |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-6908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FROM WOOD 785/120 1121/357 DOT 1507/467 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAM & TAMMY WRIGHT |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 930603 |
5226 Hwy 294, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2006.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5165 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-7231 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 1270/0795 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5226 Hwy 294 was $2,555.
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 | $2,555.00 | $350,480 | $350,480 Land $62,540 Building $287,940 |
| 2023 | $350,480 | $350,480 Land $62,540 Building $287,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5226 Hwy 294 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 | 3 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 5226 Hwy 294 is high, ranking above 73% 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 Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 94% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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