McDowell County property record for 74 Murphy Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Dec 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0647-00-37-5282 |
| Primary APN | 0647-00-37-5282 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Oil |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 74 MURPHY DR |
| City | OLD FORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 174 574 BYRD LAND |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CROOKED CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 970800 |
74 Murphy Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1990.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1576, OLD FORT, NC 28762-1576 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000041952 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Murphy Dr was $974 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $974.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $287,370 Land $25,000 Building $262,370 | |
| 2023 | $974.00 (+39.14%) | $287,370 (+41.17%) Land $25,000 Building $262,370 | $287,370 (+41.17%) Land $25,000 Building $262,370 |
| 2022 | $700.00 | $203,560 Land $4,000 Building $199,560 | $203,560 Land $4,000 Building $199,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 74 Murphy Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 74 Murphy Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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