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96 Piney Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 96 Piney Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Square Footage1,248 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size79,715 sqft (1.83 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$145,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$1,183.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN551202569415000
Alternative APN
  • 49536

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,248 sqft Heated Area
Basement Area1,248 sqft Basement
Primary FlooringVinyl/Resilient Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Foundation TypeFooting Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area79,715 sqft (1.83 acres)
Depth X Width398 ft x 134 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area624 sqft Carport
Deck Area380 sqft Deck
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area288 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHeat Pump Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number49536
Street Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD
CityMURPHY
StateNC
Zip28906-3667
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 7 & 8 DENNIS BLAKEMORE PROP 1602/555
Legal Phase1602
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Minor Civil DivisionMURPHY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3042
Census Tract930401

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records · APN 551202569415000

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP
Mar 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Mar 29, 2019Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
MARTHA MCHAN
Dec 10, 2018Foreclosure
Dec 10, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Dec 10, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 29, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number01311
Deed Book / Page01609 / 0953
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Property Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01614/0601
DateMay 30, 2019
Book Page01614/0601
Instrument02349
Lender
NameHOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressGAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2049

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Property Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number001638/634
DateMar 12, 2020
Book Page1638/634
Instrument1311
Lender
NameAMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTHOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2050

March 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateMar 29, 2019
Property Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
Document Number01609/0953
Book / Page01609 / 0953
Instrument DateMar 20, 2019
Instrument01311
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$290.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Default
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, 8950, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address225 BERGAN MOORE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-6166

Mortgage

Document Number0000001312
DateMar 29, 2019
Instrument01312
Lender
NameMARTHA MCHAN
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term2 Months
DueMay 29, 2019

December 2018: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateDec 10, 2018
Property Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
Document Number01602/0560
Book / Page01602 / 0560
Instrument DateDec 07, 2018
Instrument05891
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Default

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateDec 10, 2018
Property Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
Document Number01602/0555
Book / Page01602 / 0555
Instrument DateDec 07, 2018
Instrument05890
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$283.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Default

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHEROKEE NC
Recording DateDec 10, 2018
Property Address96 PINEY RIDGE RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3667
Document Number01602/0587
Book / Page01602 / 0587
Map ReferenceCAB A SL 163
Instrument DateDec 05, 2018
Instrument05901
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$67.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Default
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1442 HALIFAX RD, 1442, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-1430

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address330 PINE TWIG LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-4965

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,183.00$156,920 (-)$156,920 (-) Land $12,450 Building $144,470
2023$156,920$156,920 Land $12,450 Building $144,470

Flood & Wildfire

96 Piney Ridge Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Moderate risk).

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cherokee County (37039C), updated February 5, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesModerate
63rd percentile of exposed land nationally · 86th in North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodHigh — about 1 in 373 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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