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959 Pleasant Valley Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 959 Pleasant Valley Rd, Murphy, NC 28906

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size14.1 acres (615,503 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$26,000 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill$1,223 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Transfer
May 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN459320920038000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN459320920038000
Alternative APN
  • 51875

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,916 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,350 sqft
1st Floor Area1,916 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsPlywood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area615,503 sqft (14.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions1,040 ft deep x 99 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area378 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area378 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area32 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number51875
Street Address959 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-7949
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionP/O LOVINGOOD HEIRS PROP 1538/591 RR R/W 1714/838
Legal SubdivisionBEATRICE LOVINGWOOD HEIRS TRACT
Legal Phase1538
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1054
Census Tract930402

Owner

959 Pleasant Valley Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust since April 2020.

Source: Cherokee County records, as of December 3, 2025

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address3132 ESTHER DR, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504-5531
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 15, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 4, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 26, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20143951
Deed Book / Page1498 / 650
Last Transfer DateApr 8, 2020
Transfer Doc01642/1081
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateJun 15, 2022
Property Address959 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-7949
Document Number001714/838
Book / Page1714 / 838
Map ReferenceCAB H PG 827&828
Instrument DateJun 7, 2022
Instrument3997
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1553 MAIL SERVICE CTR, RALEIGH, NC 27699-1500

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3132 ESTHER DR, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504-5531

May 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateMay 4, 2020
Property Address959 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-7949
Document Number01642/1081
Book / Page1642 / 1081
Instrument DateApr 8, 2020
Instrument2195
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address3132 ESTHER DR, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504-5531

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Pleasant Valley Rd was $1,223.

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee County
Unified School DistrictCherokee County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,223.00$160,530$160,530 Land $68,040 Building $92,490
2023$160,530$160,530 Land $68,040 Building $92,490

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 959 Pleasant Valley 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Wildfire risk around 959 Pleasant Valley Rd 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 RiskModerate
above 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF MURPHY
serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
RiverStreet Networks
Fixed Wireless		25 / 3

May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Frontier, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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