55 Looking Glass Ln, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 55 Looking Glass Ln, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,479 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$1,505 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN458219519133000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN458219519133000
Alternative APN
  • 51274

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,479 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,775 sqft
1st Floor Area884 sqft
Upper Floors Area391 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeCathedral/Clerestory
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions186 ft deep x 93 ft wide
TerrainMountain
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area208 sqft
Deck Area48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number51274
Street Address55 LOOKING GLASS LN
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-3182
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 113-4 PH 2 TARHEEL WEST 1536/252
Legal SubdivisionTARHEEL WEST SUBDIVISION
Legal Phase2
Legal Tract113
Legal Lot Number113-4
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract930502

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address701 STERLINGWORTH TER, EASTON, PA 18042-5487
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 25, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC
Jan 6, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 6, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202056
Deed Book / Page1633 / 492
Prior Transfer DateJul 12, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc1471/0084
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Property Address55 LOOKING GLASS LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-3182
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01587/1054
DateMay 25, 2018
Book Page01587/1054
Instrument02504
Lender
NameNEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFULTON, MD 20759
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateJan 6, 2020
Property Address55 LOOKING GLASS LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-3182
Document Number01633/0492
Book / Page01633 / 0492
Instrument DateDec 21, 2019
Instrument00056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2113 BARRACUDA CT, 2113, HOLIDAY, FL 34691-9802

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address701 STERLINGWORTH TER, EASTON, PA 18042-5487

Mortgage

Document Number016330495
DateJan 6, 2020
Instrument01633/0495
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee County
Unified School DistrictCherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,505.00$200,400 (-)$200,400 (-) Land $23,000 Building $177,400
2023$200,400$200,400 Land $23,000 Building $177,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Peachtree Broadband Fiber
Cable
500 / 30
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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