Cherokee County property record for 859 Tarheel W Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,001 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 6.67 acres (290,545 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,500 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,319 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458219710510000 |
| Primary APN | 458219710510000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,001 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 2,001 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 290,545 sqft (6.67 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 683 ft deep x 421 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 417 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 395 sqft |
| Deck Area | 775 sqft |
| Patio Area | 527 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 440044105031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 859 TARHEEL WEST DR |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 17 PH 1 TARHEEL WEST 750/128 936/64 A/71H |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Tract | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
859 Tarheel W Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2001.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 859 TARHEEL WEST DR, MURPHY, NC 28906-2400 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000750129 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Tarheel W Dr was $2,319.
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 | $2,319.00 | $315,180 | $315,180 Land $66,700 Building $248,480 |
| 2023 | $315,180 | $315,180 Land $66,700 Building $248,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 859 Tarheel W Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 859 Tarheel W Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 73% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peachtree Broadband Fiber Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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