Turn key mountain get away! Your own personal mountain park featuring fast flowing cold water trout stream and perfectly manicured land. Enjoy endless outdoor adventures with a private beach, a refreshing swimming hole, all surrounded by lush woods and open spaces. You can tube the stream as well by putting in at the beginning of the road and floating home! Unwind in the outdoor screened sitting area, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes, or gather around the firepit for an evening of relaxation. Nestled on the peak of the property, the towering original homestead chimney is nostalgic. This property is truly a diamond in the rough, offering many possibilities of private outdoor fun. As an additional perk, adjoining this property is a pasture full of long haired Highland cows for your view. This stunning property features a well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home complete with a cozy cast iron electric fireplace. Plenty of living space inside for those rainy days. Wrap around kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and functionality. Bar off kitchen opening up to the dining area for convenient hosting. Off the primary bedroom deck and outdoor dining area with mountain and pasture views. Additional outdoor storage space includes a workshop and single detached garage. This charming property is conveniently located to local vineyards, white water rafting, Harrah's CVR Casino and Hotel, Blue Ridge and McCaysville, GA. Come see it today while it's still available!
Pending
$399,900
438 McDonald Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
3beds
1,644sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
2.87 Acres Lot
$386,900 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Towering original homestead chimneySingle detached garageManicured landWrap around kitchenPrivate beachPlenty of living spaceGame of horseshoes
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 09:41am
Listed by:
888-853-5598,
ReMax Mountain Properties
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR,MLS#: 153327

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Basement, Workshop, Laundry, Loft
Basement
- Description: 1 Room
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Connection
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Insulation
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Finished
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, Circular Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck/Patio, Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Excellent View, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 2.87 Acres
- Features: Wooded, 1-3 Acres, Unrestricted
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 458400554583000
- Zoning description: None
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Murphy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,152
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
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