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$39,852
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 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $112,500 on Nov 1, 2020

500 HIGH RIDGE RD

MURPHY, NC 28906
0
Baths
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$40K
$24K low$56K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$112,500 · Nov 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$93 (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.$13,260 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$13,260

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
29
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Ranger Elementary & Middle SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Hiwassee Dam High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 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

500 High Ridge 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 98% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% 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
$45K$690K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$39,852
CheaperTypical $276,064Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 1.35 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

How 500 High Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,8522% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac23% of homes25% of homes

About 500 High Ridge Rd

How much is 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC is $39,852 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $23,820 to $55,884. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC last sell?

500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC last sold on Nov 1, 2020 for $112,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC?

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

How does 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,403 homes in Murphy 28906, it is worth more than 2% of them ($39,852 against a typical $276,064) and its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 1.35 ac). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 3% 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 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 High Ridge Rd, Murphy, NC was $93. The county assessed it at $13,260.

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