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$141,164$124 / 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 66How 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 $56,000 on Sep 1, 1998

703 CLIFF RAPER RD

MURPHY, NC 28906
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,143 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.
3.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$141K
$93K low$189K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$56,000 · Sep 1, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$919 (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.$118,280 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,280

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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.24
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.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 112 ft²Shed · 480 ft²Porch · 162 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 · 1.9 mi
E
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.9 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

703 Cliff Raper 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 83% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Older 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
$43K$683K

This home is worth more than 17% 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$141,164
CheaperTypical $277,984Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,143 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,309 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size3.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.33 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 703 Cliff Raper Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,16417% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12411% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,143 ft²34% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.24 ac75% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197823% of homes27% of homes

About 703 Cliff Raper Rd

How much is 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC is $141,164 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $93,095 to $189,233. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC last sell?

703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC last sold on Sep 1, 1998 for $56,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC?

703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,143 square feet of living space and a 3.24-acre lot.

When was 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC built?

703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC?

703 Cliff Raper 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 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,392 homes in Murphy 28906, it is worth more than 17% of them ($141,164 against a typical $277,984), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($124 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,143 ft² against a typical 1,309 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (3.24 ac against a typical 1.33 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1978 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 20% 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 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 703 Cliff Raper Rd, Murphy, NC was $919. The county assessed it at $118,280.

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