Cherokee County property record for 885 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,831 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,426 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459207678838000 |
| Primary APN | 459207678838000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,831 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,227 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,831 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 185 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 63436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 885 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 | HIUGHES PROP 880/179 |
| Legal Phase | 880 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1761 AMPHORA DR, HOSCHTON, GA 30548-8305 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 880 / 179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001762/347 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,426.00 | $219,950 (-0.63%) | $219,950 (-0.63%) Land $48,000 Building $171,950 |
| 2023 | $221,350 | $221,350 Land $48,000 Building $173,350 |
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 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: 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 157 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 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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