Cherokee County property record for 963 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,190 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $895 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459207782047000 |
| Primary APN | 459207782047000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,190 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 341 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 62665 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 963 VALLEY RIVER AVE |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | FR HUGHES 1190/22 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 459207782047000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 963 VALLEY RIVER AVE, MURPHY, NC 28906-2633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000412181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1190 / 0022 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005-0051903 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895.00 | $132,850 (-) | $132,850 (-) Land $24,000 Building $108,850 |
| 2023 | $132,850 | $132,850 Land $24,000 Building $108,850 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (37039C), updated February 5, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370399304022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 157 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CND Acquisition.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MURPHY serves 4,498 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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