Cherokee County property record for 905 NC Highway 60, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,364 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $259,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456004703456000 |
| Primary APN | 456004703456000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,364 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 5,737 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Lot Width | 497 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 409 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 51405 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 905 NC HIGHWAY 60 |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-7878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FR MCAULEY & MAHONEY 1480/89 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NOTLA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 930604 |
905 NC Highway 60, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 NC HIGHWAY 60, MURPHY, NC 28906-7878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020500 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1635 / 488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01368/0182 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Property Address | 905 NC HIGHWAY 60, MURPHY, NC 28906-7878 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01596/0435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 01596/0435 |
| Instrument | 04561 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 905 NC HIGHWAY 60, MURPHY, NC 28906-7878 |
| Document Number | 01635/0488 |
| Book / Page | 01635 / 0488 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 00500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $518.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 GOLDEN POND LN, 1231, ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955-4669 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 905 NC HIGHWAY 60, MURPHY, NC 28906-7878 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 905 NC Highway 60 was $1,777.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 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 | $1,777.00 | $257,680 | $257,680 Land $26,730 Building $230,950 |
| 2023 | $257,680 | $257,680 Land $26,730 Building $230,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 905 NC Highway 60 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 905 NC Highway 60 is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 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 |
May also be available: Peachtree Broadband Fiber, Verizon.
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