Cherokee County property record for 603 Reservoir Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 8.92 acres (388,555 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $173 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459319516916000 |
| Primary APN | 459319516916000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 388,555 sqft (8.92 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 917 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Account Number | 28560 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 603 RESERVOIR RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7374 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | FR DOCKERY 768/118 811/61 1341/657 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
603 Reservoir Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2008.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 855, MURPHY, NC 28906-0855 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000689161 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 603 Reservoir Rd was $173.
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 | $173.00 | $24,430 | $24,430 Land $24,430 |
| 2023 | $24,430 | $24,430 Land $24,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 603 Reservoir Rd 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 603 Reservoir Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 78% 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: 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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