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265 RIVER HILL RD

MURPHY, NC 28906
0
Baths
960 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,500

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
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.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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.Porch · 320 ft²

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

H
Hiwassee Dam High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
E
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.8 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%

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How this home compares

265 River Hill 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,316 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.35 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 265 River Hill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Living areabigger than960 ft²21% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac35% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than1906almost no homesalmost no homes

About 265 River Hill Rd

When did 265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC last sell?

265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC last sold on Nov 1, 1952, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC?

265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC has 960 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC built?

265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC?

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

How does 265 River Hill Rd, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,392 homes in Murphy 28906, it is bigger than 21% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,316 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.35 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1906 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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