Cherokee County property record for 81 Rippling Branch Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,750 (Mar 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 448901364460000 |
| Primary APN | 448901364460000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 223 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 600 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 550056013900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 RIPPLING BRANCH LN |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | HUGHES/BEAVERS H8-32.4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NOTLA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
81 Rippling Branch Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1980.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 RIPPLING BRANCH LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000414260 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Rippling Branch Ln was $820.
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 | $820.00 | $111,040 | $111,040 Land $8,040 Building $103,000 |
| 2023 | $121,200 | $121,200 Land $8,040 Building $113,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Rippling Branch Ln 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 81 Rippling Branch Ln is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 81% 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 19 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 |
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