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$257,252$198 / 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 85How 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

408 MESSER PL

MURPHY, NC 28906
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,296 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$257K
$218K low$297K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$758 (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.$96,130 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,130

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.13 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.Single Family Residence
CountyCHEROKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
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.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 72 ft²Porch · 440 ft²

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

E
Peachtree Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Murphy Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Murphy High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

408 Messer Pl 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Older than 70% 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
$44K$673K

This home is worth more than 45% 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$257,252
CheaperTypical $274,318Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $220Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 1.35 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 408 Messer Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,25245% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19842% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²49% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac29% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than198330% of homes34% of homes

About 408 Messer Pl

How much is 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC is $257,252 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $217,826 to $296,678. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC last sell?

408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC last sold on Mar 1, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC?

408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC built?

408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC?

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

How does 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,392 homes in Murphy 28906, it is worth more than 45% of them ($257,252 against a typical $274,318), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($198 against a typical $220), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 1.35 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1983 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 50% 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 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 408 Messer Pl, Murphy, NC was $758. The county assessed it at $96,130.

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