Cherokee County property record for 7481 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,396 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 453300923626000 |
| Primary APN | 453300923626000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Lot Width | 320 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 54955 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7481 HIGHWAY 294 |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-8599 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FR O'BRIEN 773/225 1168/256 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
7481 Hwy 294, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 7481 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-8599 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 01168/0256 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1168 / 0256 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 001684/811 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 7481 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-8599 |
| Document Number | 001684/811 |
| Book / Page | 1684 / 811 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7481 HIGHWAY 294, MURPHY, NC 28906-8599 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7481 Hwy 294 was $1,396.
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 | $1,396.00 | $185,960 | $185,960 Land $25,500 Building $160,460 |
| 2023 | $185,960 | $185,960 Land $25,500 Building $160,460 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7481 Hwy 294 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 7481 Hwy 294 is moderate, ranking above 60% 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 60% of the US · above 82% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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