Cherokee County property record for 540 Aerial Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (92,347 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,908 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 453300730983000 |
| Primary APN | 453300730983000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 92,347 sqft (2.11 acres) |
| Lot Width | 356 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 660070089841 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 AERIAL LN |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | WIGGINS PROP 798/46 |
| Legal Phase | 798 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
540 Aerial Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 540 AERIAL LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-7202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 4, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit NANTAHALA BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1152 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1638 / 48 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 540 AERIAL LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-7202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1679/578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1679/578 |
| Instrument | 2855 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 540 AERIAL LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-7202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01589/0418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 01589/0418 |
| Instrument | 02862 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MARBLE, NC 28905 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 540 AERIAL LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-7202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01616/1000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 01616/1000 |
| Instrument | 02873 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10006 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 AERIAL LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-7202 |
| Document Number | 1638/48 |
| Book / Page | 1638 / 48 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $156.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 AERIAL LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-7202 |
| Document Number | 163853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1638/53 |
| Name | NANTAHALA BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 4, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Aerial Ln was $1,908.
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 | $1,908.00 | $258,650 | $258,650 Land $13,260 Building $245,390 |
| 2023 | $258,650 | $258,650 Land $13,260 Building $245,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Aerial Ln 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 540 Aerial Ln is moderate, ranking above 62% 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 62% of the US · above 84% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 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 |
No cell data coverage reported
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