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$169,045$140 / 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 74How 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

913 VALLEY RIVER AVE

MURPHY, NC 28906
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,204 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$169K
$125K low$213K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$752 (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.$109,410 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,410

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.0.22
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.Patio · 236 ft²Porch · 346 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 · 0.5 mi
H
Murphy High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Murphy Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

913 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Murphy 28906
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$43K$684K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$169,045
CheaperTypical $274,986Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 913 Valley River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphy 28906Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,04523% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14018% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²41% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than1920almost no homes2% of homes

About 913 Valley River Ave

How much is 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC is $169,045 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $125,340 to $212,750. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC last sell?

913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC last sold on Jul 1, 1992, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC?

913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC built?

913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC?

913 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 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC compare to other homes in Murphy 28906?

Among the 14,402 homes in Murphy 28906, it is worth more than 23% of them ($169,045 against a typical $274,986), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($140 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1920 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 28% 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 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 913 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC was $752. The county assessed it at $109,410.

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