Cherokee County property record for 849 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,420 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $931 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459207676697000 |
| Primary APN | 459207676697000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,849 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 54 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 51525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 849 VALLEY RIVER AVE |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 DUKE SUB 1503/533 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUKE SUB |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 934 PARTRIDGE LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-6149 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20234046 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1740 / 911 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 849 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2836 |
| Document Number | 001740/911 |
| Book / Page | 1740 / 911 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $340.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 THOMAS ST, MORGANTON, GA 30560-5229 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 934 PARTRIDGE LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-6149 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $931.00 (-2.21%) | $138,810 (-3.46%) | $138,810 (-3.46%) Land $24,000 Building $114,810 |
| 2023 | $143,790 (-) | $143,790 (-) Land $24,000 Building $119,790 | |
| 2022 | $952.00 | $143,790 | $143,790 Land $24,000 Building $119,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 139 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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