Cherokee County property record for 886 Messer Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,673 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 3.09 acres (135,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,226 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 551300809709000 |
| Primary APN | 551300809709000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,673 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 135,036 sqft (3.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 378 ft deep x 609 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12192 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 886 MESSER RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-3648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 R E KUYKENDALL SUB 1089/721 |
| Legal Subdivision | KUYKENDALL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 930401 |
886 Messer Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2004.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 886 MESSER RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000333164 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 886 Messer Rd was $1,226.
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 | $1,226.00 | $163,010 | $163,010 Land $12,000 Building $151,010 |
| 2023 | $163,010 | $163,010 Land $12,000 Building $151,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 886 Messer Rd 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 | 6 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 886 Messer Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% 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 62% of the US · above 84% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Frontier, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, Verizon.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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