Cherokee County property record for 980 Reservoir Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.83 acres (123,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 459315634493000 |
| Primary APN | 459315634493000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Heated Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 570 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 123,710 sqft (2.83 acres) |
| Lot Width | 419 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 50070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 980 RESERVOIR RD |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-5313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FR COWARD 673/79 869/80 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 930402 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 475 GLEN STALCUP RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-7737 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 6996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1693 / 1486 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 980 RESERVOIR RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-5313 |
| Document Number | 1693/1486 |
| Book / Page | 1693 / 1486 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $106.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 670, FRANKLIN, NC 28744-0670 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 GLEN STALCUP RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-7737 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $1,377.00 | $182,310 (+19.89%) | $182,310 (+19.89%) Land $22,500 Building $159,810 |
| 2023 | $152,060 | $152,060 Land $22,500 Building $129,560 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 45 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 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Peachtree Broadband Fiber, T-Mobile.
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