A rare find, oozing with character, charm and appeal in the sought after Bethel area. Come see this beautiful river rock and stone cottage and experience homestead living on this lovely mini farm. The delightful cottage offers a unique experience with original features plus modern updates. Enter through the enclosed porch to a wall of windows sunroom overlooking the garden area, a farmhouse kitchen ( ceiling height 6'7") and dining area, a good sized living room with gas fireplace and another enclosed 3 season porch which leads to the wisteria covered patio, outdoor fireplace and outdoor dining area . The bedrooms are spacious and convenient to the bathroom ( ceiling height 6'7" ) The 2 room attic was previously living space and could be again if desired (826sq', unheated). The home has a fantastic basement which opens to the fenced garden area, lush lawn scattered with grapevines, fruit trees and berry bushes and it has a lean to for farm equipment storage. Beyond the garden area is a firepit ready for those lazy summer evenings. There is a guest cabin (395sq') with loft (333sq') for over night visitors and let's not forget the log cabin chicken coop! The rear of the property is treed and there is a perfect spot with a roughed in road for another homesite! Year round, easy access is from a paved road which adds to this highly appealing property. A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
4.99 acresLot Size
$310Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Laura Holland• Four Seasons Realty Group
Contact: LauraGetsReal@gmail.com
Bought with Chris Findley• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Est. $1,391 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1492 Murray Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4376547
Jun 16, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$310/sq ft
May 14, 2026
Contingent
—
May 4, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$293/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2007
Sold
$160,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 2005
Sold
$106,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,627 (+0.7%)
$56,600 + $169,300
$225,900
2024
$1,616 (+1.4%)
$56,600 + $169,300
$225,900
2023
$1,593 (+2.2%)
$56,600 + $169,300
$225,900
2022
$1,560
$56,600 + $169,300
$225,900
2021
$1,560 (+42.3%)
$56,600 + $169,300
$225,900
2020
$1,096 (−0.5%)
$56,600 + $83,200
$139,800
2019
$1,101
$56,600 + $83,200
$139,800
2018
$1,101 (+1.3%)
$56,600 + $83,200
$139,800
2017
$1,087 (+0.3%)
$56,600 + $83,200
$139,800
2016
$1,083 (+11.0%)
$64,700 + $78,800
$143,500
2014
$976
$64,700 + $78,800
$143,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.99 Acres
Year renovated
1913
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8655230927
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Dec 12, 2026 • Active
Building permits
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning: None
Zoning Specification: none
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Hilly, Level, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 4.99
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: N/A
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Bethel
Middle Or Junior High School: Bethel
High School: Pisgah
Location Information
Directions: From Canton take Hwy 110 toward Hwy 276S, Bethel, follow to Left on Murray Road. Home on Right. From Waynesville take Hwy 276S from Main St. Follow to Left on Hwy 110 to Right on Murray Road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1913
County: Haywood County
APN: 8655230927
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1452
Living Area: 1452
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,452
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1452
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Bethel Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Bethel Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Pisgah High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Canton, NC • 28716
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$383,000 – $464,000
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