Cherokee County property record for 61 Dogwood Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 5.66 acres (246,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458400857520000 |
| Primary APN | 458400857520000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,867 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 246,550 sqft (5.66 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 977 ft deep x 284 ft wide |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Deck Area | 328 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53089 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 DOGWOOD DR |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7599 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FR LIGHTSEY 888/159 1657/54 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 930300 |
61 Dogwood Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 DOGWOOD DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7599 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1977 |
| Deed Document Number | 20205229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1657 / 54 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1686/1216 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 61 DOGWOOD DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7599 |
| Document Number | 1686/1216 |
| Book / Page | 1686 / 1216 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4785 S CITATION DR, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445-6527 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 61 DOGWOOD DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-7599 |
| Document Number | 1657/54 |
| Book / Page | 1657 / 54 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6381 NEW MARKET WAY, 6381, RALEIGH, NC 27615-6821 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4785 S CITATION DR, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445-6527 |
| Document Number | 165757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1657/57 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Dogwood Dr was $1,220.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 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 | $1,220.00 | $169,660 | $169,660 Land $34,550 Building $135,110 |
| 2023 | $169,660 | $169,660 Land $34,550 Building $135,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 Dogwood Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 61 Dogwood Dr is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 95% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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