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Last sold for $165,000 on Nov 1, 2001

281 VALLEY RIVER AVE

MURPHY, NC 28906
4
Beds
2
Baths
4,706 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Nov 1, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,384 (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.$390,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$390,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$390,800

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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 214 ft²Porch · 367 ft²

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

E
Murphy Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Murphy High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Murphy Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

281 Valley River Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Murphy 28906
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% 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 area4,706 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 281 Valley River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Living areabigger than4,706 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac6% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than1897almost no homesalmost no homes

About 281 Valley River Ave

When did 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC last sell?

281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC last sold on Nov 1, 2001 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC?

281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4,706 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC built?

281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC?

281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC is assigned to Murphy Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Murphy High School (high), rated C+; Murphy Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Cherokee County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,402 homes in Murphy 28906, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,706 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1897 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 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC was $2,384. The county assessed it at $390,800.

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