Did you get a high tax appraisal value for your 2020 Cherokee County NC Values? Every property owner in Murphy NC, Andrews NC, Marble NC, Brasstown NC, and all around are receiving their new appraisal values in the mail. If your value came back accurate or low even, you do not need to do anything. If it is high, watch the video below to learn how to go through the appeals process.
Over the past decade+, I’ve either personally had drilled, had clients that drilled, or been involved in transactions where a new well had to be drilled here in Murphy, NC. The one thing I’ve learned; there is no such thing as a normal well in Western North Carolina. Each one is different with several main components: depth, yield, and quality.
Depth: Perhaps it’ll help to understand where water comes from underground. There are aquifers, or creeks, and veins of water hundreds of feet underground that you want to collect and bring to your faucets. While many areas like Florida and Eastern North Carolina can hit water in 10-50 feet, the mountains of Western North Carolina is often 100-400 feet and can even be deeper. In rare instances, you can have a well drilled that never finds water or has a low yield; more on that in a moment. Some old-timers believe that “witching” a well will help you maximize your odds of finding the best spot to drill your well so you never have a dry hole. The deeper your well, the more “reserve” you have; meaning, your well acts as a storage tank and the deeper it is, the more storage space you have.
Yield: Depth is only part of the equation; how much water your well can produce is another major component. Yield is how many gallons per minute your underground aquifers and veins of water pour into your well. This one is easy – the more the merrier. I’ve seen yield of under 1/2 gallon per minute (GPM) to artesian wells that put out so much water the instruments to measure yield pegged out and we only knew that it was 100+ GPM. Those are rare and 1-10 GPM is far more common. If your well produces a lower yield than the well company recommends for household usage, there are some great options to maximize it like a buried storage tank or fracking, which expands the crevices to try to get more water flow.
Quality: Western North Carolina is known for amazing water. In fact, many folks who live in Florida and other areas will tank water from here and bring it to their home because the water is so much better. pH is rarely a problem and any water quality issues we see usually are from rotten egg smell (sulfur) or red water (iron). The good thing about these water quality issues is they can almost always be resolved by a water filtration system. If it is needed, your well company can recommend the right system. They range from an inexpensive sediment filter (I think every home should have one. They protect your faucets and fixtures from sediment) to a tank-style system that costs around $1,650-3,200 depending on certain factors. Filtration technology has come a LONG way in the past decade and many of the systems require very little maintenance to produce the best water your taste buds have experienced.
Just a few personal experiences I’ve had:
A developer drilled a well getting an astonishing 100+ GPM that had very high iron. The homeowners on the well had issues with laundry turning red due to the high iron content. They installed a $2,000 well filtration system that cleans itself so it requires extremely low maintenance. The system completely resolved the iron problems and the water is now extraordinary.
If you’ve wondered the basics on how wells work in Western North Carolina, I hope this helps! Looking for real estate? We would be honored to help. Give us a call at 1-866-687-7496 or contact us from our website and we’ll be there to assist.
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John Poltrock
The Sold Show is where you can learn all about the real estate market in Cherokee County. It includes Murphy NC, Brasstown NC, Andrews NC, Marble NC, and all the other communities in the area. You can see all the land that has sold, all the homes and houses sold in the past month, market statistics, prices, and much more! It’s the best way to get the latest on what properties are selling and more. Watch the video above and to get all the details, sign up on the above to get everything right to your inbox.
I heard of John Poltrock from word of mouth and local advertising. I have worked with other real estate agents in the past, but I think John is the best! Excellent communication and overall my experience was very nice. I would absolutely would recommend John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team of Murphy, NC.
~~Joseph Cody, Blairsville, GA
We have used The Poltrock Team a total of three times since 2012 and are very happy with them, especially John Poltrock. He has given us great detailed information on our properties. We absolutely will use The Poltrock Team again and rate them a 10 when it comes to real estate in Murphy, NC, whether you’re buying or selling.
~~Larry & Susan Klerk, Murphy, NC
I chose The Poltrock Team from local advertising and after meeting John Poltrock, I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable in the real estate market. John was very helpful in keeping me current on the activity of my home while being sold. I absolutely would use The Poltrock Team again and rate them a 10+ in the real estate market in Murphy, NC.
~~Art Lence, Murphy, NC
I spoke with John from The Poltrock Team a year prior to listing my home, after receiving a letter from him. I decided after talking with him that I would let John sell my home when I was ready to list it. I would absolutely recommend them to sell your home. They did a great picture layout and was always there to answer any questions that I had.
~~David Brayton, Helena Island, SC
There are no words that can express how grateful we are for Johns service. We listed our house with a different realtor originally and realized quickly what a huge mistake that was. We switched to John and immediately noticed a huge difference. He was hands on from the get-go. We walked the property together, he provided us with a list of things we could do to show our home better, every call was answered in a timely manner – when things seemed stressful he kept us informed and remained calm and patient through out the entire process. Did I mention our house sold within a week of switching to him after it sat on the market for 3 months prior! This man made such a difference in our whole home selling process and I am forever grateful for his professional and calming demeanor (as well as his staff). They’re the best!
— Bill and Mary Jo Swingle, formerly of Murphy NC
We recently purchased land in Murphy, NC. Our agent was Donna was great to work with. Donna gave me all the information we needed e.g. bank contacts and closing attorney. In addition, if I had any questions she answered them immediately. She walked us through the processes and contracts so we did not have any unexpected issues. I would highly recommend Donna.
–Veronica Nelson
We found out about The Poltrock Team while searching properties on the Internet. After Wayne Cofer called about one of our inquiries, we decided to work with the team. During our real estate transaction, Wayne Cofer’s services were most helpful. We spent several days with him, and his guidance and questions made us really “think.” We feel that Wayne is a true asset! We are very pleased to have found the perfect home, in the perfect location!
Also, The Poltrock Team’s business relationships with attorneys and insurance companies definitely made the legal end of our purchase seem flawless. Overall, we rate the level of service received as a “10.” We would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again.
–Nevada Myers