Cherokee County property record for 5359 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,898 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 2.34 acres (102,366 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,975 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454200633940000 |
| Primary APN | 454200633940000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,898 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 102,366 sqft (2.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 339 ft deep x 275 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 562 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 462 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 55440 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5359 HIGHWAY 294 |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-4922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FR WOOD P/O 523/39 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
5359 Hwy 294, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5359 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-4922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000052339 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5359 Hwy 294 was $1,975.
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 | $1,975.00 | $268,200 | $268,200 Land $13,980 Building $254,220 |
| 2023 | $272,660 | $272,660 Land $13,980 Building $258,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5359 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 | 4 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 5359 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 | 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 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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