Cherokee County property record for 538 Bear Trl, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
| Square Footage | 1,792 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $359,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,208.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 454002782139000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,341 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,472 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 320 sqft Upper Floors |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wood Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Cathedral/Clerestory Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 262 ft x 779 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 517 sqft Deck |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft Porch |
| Topography | Mountain Topography |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 54619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 BEAR TRL |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-9677 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BEAR TRAIL MOUNTAIN 1598/242 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR TRAIL MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | HOTHOUSE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 454002782139000
Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 BEAR TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-9677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20213410 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1681 / 643 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01456/0333 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 BEAR TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-9677 |
| Document Number | 1681/643 |
| Book / Page | 1681 / 643 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $718.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 417 NATURES WAY SW, 417, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824-3116 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1121 PALMA SOLA BLVD, BRADENTON, FL 34209-3341 |
| Document Number | 1681646 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1681/646 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 538 BEAR TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-9677 |
| Document Number | 01598/0242 |
| Book / Page | 01598 / 0242 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 04967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 BEAR TRL, 538, MURPHY, NC 28906-9677 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 CHESTNUT HEATH CT, MADISON, AL 35756-3977 |
| Document Number | 04968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 04968 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2048 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| 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 | $2,208.00 | $291,620 (-) | $291,620 (-) Land $30,000 Building $261,620 |
| 2023 | $291,620 | $291,620 Land $30,000 Building $261,620 |
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