Cherokee County property record for 715 Poor House Mountain Trl, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,654 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550104636391000 |
| Primary APN | 550104636391000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 231 ft deep x 527 ft wide |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Garage Area | 499 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 540 sqft |
| Patio Area | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 38983 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 715 POOR HOUSE MOUNTAIN TRL |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 39-C & 40 CHEROKEE HILLS 1478/524 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39-C |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 930501 |
715 Poor House Mountain Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 POOR HOUSE MOUNTAIN TRL, MURPHY, NC 28906-7050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000055696 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5338 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 715 Poor House Mountain Trl was $1,654.
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 | $1,654.00 | $221,330 | $221,330 Land $18,000 Building $203,330 |
| 2023 | $221,330 | $221,330 Land $18,000 Building $203,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 715 Poor House Mountain Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2020–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 715 Poor House Mountain Trl is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 84% 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 23 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 | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile.
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