If you've been searching for usable acreage with privacy in the Appalachian Mountains, this 12+ acre wooded property in Cherokee County, Murphy, NC, checks the boxes buyers rarely find. The land is mostly gentle and easy to walk, with side-by-side trails already cut, allowing you to explore nearly the entire property with ease. With light restrictions, multiple potential building sites, and electric access at the road, this acreage offers flexibility for a custom home, mountain retreat, recreational property, or long-term investment. One of the lots includes a rustic structure with a covered porch, ideal as a weekend basecamp while you plan future improvements. Fully wooded and naturally private, this property delivers the seclusion buyers want without the steep terrain often found in mountain land. A rare opportunity to own buildable, walkable acreage in Western North Carolina—ready for your vision.
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$167,000
Old Johnson Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
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12Acres
Unimproved Land
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12 Acres Lot
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What's special
Side-by-side trails already cut
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 22 hours ago
Listed by:
Jessica Holloway 706-502-3318,
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Murphy
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 420813
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Frontage type: Road,Branch
Lot
- Size: 12 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Will Consider Subdividing
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Other Buildings
- Parcel number: 456003317678000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None, See Remarks
- Water: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dogwood Thicket
Location
- Region: Murphy
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 12/16/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $167,000 |
Source: NGBOR #420813 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 28906
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ranger Elementary/MiddleGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 6/10Hiwassee Dam HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
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