Cherokee County property record for 54 Carrington St, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.82 acres (79,279 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Foreclosure Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459207684291000 |
| Primary APN | 459207684291000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,418 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,678 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 79,279 sqft (1.82 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 534 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 28515 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 CARRINGTON ST |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | P/O LT 19 SEC 4 DUKE LAND & IMPROVEMENT 1080/323 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUKE LAND & IMPROV CO |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
54 Carrington St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 CARRINGTON ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 01794/1268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 54 CARRINGTON ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2852 |
| Document Number | 01794/1268 |
| Book / Page | 1794 / 1268 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 527 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 CARRINGTON ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2852 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 54 CARRINGTON ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1639/89 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1639/89 |
| Instrument | 1418 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Carrington St was $1,081.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,081.00 | $163,280 | $163,280 Land $46,740 Building $116,540 |
| 2023 | $163,280 | $163,280 Land $46,740 Building $116,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 Carrington St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 54 Carrington St is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
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