Cherokee County property record for 97 East Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,473 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459215548621000 |
| Primary APN | 459215548621000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,473 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 6,285 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,493 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,340 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,340 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 37115 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 EAST AVE |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-2967 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 529/134 1303/182 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES C HILTON AND MRS JERRY DAVIDSON |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 977, MURPHY, NC 28906-0977 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1455 / 784 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1303/0185 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Murphy Town |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,560 (-) | $214,560 (-) Land $24,000 Building $190,560 |
| 2023 | $214,560 | $214,560 Land $24,000 Building $190,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MURPHY serves 4,498 people · EPA ID NC0120010 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber.
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