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$175,895$216 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $173,000 on Mar 18, 2025

159 HIAWASSEE RIVER RD

MURPHY, NC 28906
2
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
816 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$176K
$129K low$223K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Mar 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$652 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$178,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Hayesville Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi
H
Hayesville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi
E
Hayesville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 7.3 mi

District: Clay County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28906These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.125

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.60 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,607
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

159 Hiawassee River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Clay County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Clay County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Clay County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Clay County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Murphy 28906

What homes are worth in Murphy 28906

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$45K$725K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Murphy 28906.

How it measures up in Murphy 28906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Murphy 28906.

Estimated value$175,895
CheaperTypical $275,424Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $220Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.35 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 159 Hiawassee River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,89525% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21648% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²10% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac11% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than197621% of homes24% of homes

About 159 Hiawassee River Rd

How much is 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC is $175,895 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $128,938 to $222,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC last sell?

159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC last sold on Mar 18, 2025 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC?

159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC built?

159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

What schools serve 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC?

159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC is assigned to Hayesville Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hayesville High School (high), rated B-; Hayesville Primary School (elementary). All sit in Clay County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,392 homes in Murphy 28906, it is worth more than 25% of them ($175,895 against a typical $275,424), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($216 against a typical $220), it is bigger than 10% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 1.35 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1976 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Hiawassee River Rd, Murphy, NC was $652. The county assessed it at $178,000.

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