Spacious 4BR/4BA Home on Nearly 3 UNRESTRICTED Acres with FIBER OPTIC INTERNET! Enjoy privacy and convenience in this beautifully designed mountain retreat located on a paved road. This home offers two master suites—one on the main level and another in the loft. The great room features a cozy gas-log fireplace, kitchen boasts abundant cabinetry, and granite countertops. Hardwood floors throughout with tile in the bathrooms. A generous sized main level master with large walk-in closet, and separate shower and soaking tub. The finished walkout basement includes a family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a bedroom, office/craft room, and storage, perfect for in-law suite or family gatherings. Outdoors, multiple springs feed a branch and small creek in front, and the property is bordered on one side by Hanging Dog Creek, known for its trout fishing. Enjoy relaxing on the creekfront deck, tubing or kayaking right from home, or simply soaking in the views of the creek, mountains, and surrounding fields. Set on an elevated bluff with direct creek access (no road easement and not in a floodplain), this home features a wraparound porch, a firepit area, and a detached 2-car garage with an unfinished upper level—framed for a potential 1bd/1.5ba guest suite with electrical already roughed in. Upgrades include Kohler porcelain cast-iron fixtures, a Generac generator, and a 500-gallon buried propane tank. This property truly has it all—creek frontage, mountain views, privacy, and modern comfort—ready for you to make it your mountain sanctuary! Near Blue Ridge, GA and an abundance of hiking, kayaking, quaint shops, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and Harrah's Valley River Casino.
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$849,900
526 McDonald Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
4beds
--sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 2009
2.91 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsCreek frontageWraparound porchCreekfront deckFirepit area
- 56 days |
- 102 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 15, 2025 at 07:28am
Listed by:
Carol Robinson 828-342-5616,
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Murphy
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 420158
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Bonus Room, Great Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Electric, Dual Fuel, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sheetrock, Wood, Loft, See Remarks
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, See Remarks
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Detached, Driveway, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Patio, Open, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Fire Pit, Retaining Walls
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
- Body of water: Hanging Dog Creek
- Frontage type: Road,Branch,Creek
Lot
- Size: 2.91 Acres
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 458400555404000
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet,Modern
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Composite, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Murphy
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $427,000
- Date on market: 11/8/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,900+529.6% |
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| 1/18/2006 | Sold | $135,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $427,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $427,000 |
| 2023 | $3,007 | $427,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,665/mo
Principal & interest
$4014
Property taxes
$354
Home insurance
$297
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28906
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Murphy ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 5/10Murphy MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 7/10Murphy HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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