71 Tennessee St, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 71 Tennessee St, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property Type	Restaurant
Details	1,360 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,497 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`459210453481000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`459210453481000`
Alternative APN	`55252`

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,360 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,360 sqft
Flooring	Combination, Other
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Wood Truss
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	26 ft deep x 10 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	55252
Street Address	71 TENNESSEE ST
City	MURPHY
State	NC
Zip	28906-2938
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning Code	GB
Legal Description	OLD NETTIE DICKEY HOTEL PROP 1187/385 A/25A
Legal Subdivision	OLD NETTIE DICKEY HOTEL PROPERTY
Legal Phase	1187
Jurisdiction	CHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil Division	MURPHY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2048
Census Tract	930402

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	1185 ALARKA RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-7641
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20215015
Deed Book / Page	1686 / 1417
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHEROKEE NC
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2021
Property Address	71 TENNESSEE ST, MURPHY, NC 28906-2938
Document Number	1686/1417
Book / Page	1686 / 1417
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2021
Instrument	5015
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$500.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	360 WADE DECKER RD, 360, MURPHY, NC 28906-3381

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1185 ALARKA RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-7641

Mortgage

Document Number	16861419
Date	Jul 30, 2021
Instrument	1686/1419

Lender

Name	HARRY RANDALL DOCKERY ETUX
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	96 Months
Due	Jul 30, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Cherokee County
Municipality	Murphy Town
Unified School District	Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,497.00	$245,520 (-)	$245,520 (-) Land $114,600 Building $130,920
2023		$245,520	$245,520 Land $114,600 Building $130,920

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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