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$221,950$272 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $27,000 on Nov 1, 1993

186 RIDGEWOOD DR

MURPHY, NC 28906
2
Beds
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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$222K
$168K low$276K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,000 · Nov 1, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$841 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$68,440 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,440

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCherokee
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 256 ft²Porch · 272 ft²

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

E
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Hiwassee Dam High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Cherokee 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

186 Ridgewood Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Older than 87% 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.

This home
$43K$664K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$221,950
CheaperTypical $276,642Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,301 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.36 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 186 Ridgewood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,95036% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27267% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than196413% of homes15% of homes

About 186 Ridgewood Dr

How much is 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC is $221,950 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $167,644 to $276,256. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC last sell?

186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC last sold on Nov 1, 1993 for $27,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC?

186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC built?

186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC?

186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC is assigned to Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle School (elementary), rated A-; Hiwassee Dam High School (high), rated B. All sit in Cherokee County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,392 homes in Murphy 28906, it is worth more than 36% of them ($221,950 against a typical $276,642), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($272 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 11% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,301 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 1.36 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1964 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 186 Ridgewood Dr, Murphy, NC was $841. The county assessed it at $68,440.

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