Cherokee County property record for 71 Old Salem Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 10.9 acres (474,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 451000307839000 |
| Primary APN | 451000307839000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,554 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 474,804 sqft (10.9 acres) |
| Lot Width | 117 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 650 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 56708 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 OLD SALEM RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-4570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | TR 1 SIMONDS PROP 399/40 |
| Legal Phase | 399 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOTHOUSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 930605 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 451000307839000
Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 OLD SALEM RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-4570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 01, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 01, 1987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 536 / 127 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 01703/1029 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 09, 2022 |
| Property Address | 71 OLD SALEM RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-4570 |
| Document Number | 01703/1029 |
| Book / Page | 1703 / 1029 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 71 OLD SALEM RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-4570 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated October 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,786.00 | $243,070 (-) | $243,070 (-) Land $41,200 Building $201,870 |
| 2023 | $243,070 | $243,070 Land $41,200 Building $201,870 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (37039C), updated February 5, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 84% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 490 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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