Cherokee County property record for 555 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 41.9 acres (1,825,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,559 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456001080620000 |
| Primary APN | 456001080620000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,914 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,825,164 sqft (41.9 acres) |
| Lot Width | 988 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 824 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 3,400 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 30831 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 HIGHWAY 294 |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7968 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PATTON PROP P/O 1374/5 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NOTLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-7968 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000086189 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,559.00 | $528,890 (-) | $528,890 (-) Land $167,600 Building $361,290 |
| 2023 | $528,890 | $528,890 Land $167,600 Building $361,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 85% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, RiverStreet Networks.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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