Cherokee County property record for 971 Old Ranger Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,373 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $792 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459217010248000 |
| Primary APN | 459217010248000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,373 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 5,388 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,373 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,965 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,295 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 684 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 26401 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 971 OLD RANGER RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-3291 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | EVANS 399/12 1312/130 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 OLD RANGER RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-3291 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 1312/0130 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $792.00 | $192,980 (-) | $192,980 (-) Land $15,000 Building $177,980 |
| 2023 | $192,980 | $192,980 Land $15,000 Building $177,980 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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