Cherokee County property record for 59 Hiwassee St, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,560 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459214444754000 |
| Primary APN | 459214444754000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,560 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 496 sqft |
| Canopy | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 440200093980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 HIWASSEE ST |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-3532 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | GB |
| Legal Description | OLD POST OFFICE 847/197 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 W US HIGHWAY 64, MURPHY, NC 28906-3179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 001784/392 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | Additional exemption filed | $520,750 (-) | $520,750 (-) Land $200,430 Building $320,320 |
| 2023 | $520,750 | $520,750 Land $200,430 Building $320,320 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 213 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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