Nestled in the mountains is this beautiful, well-built, 4 BR/3 BA home sitting on 1 acre. Home features hardwood floors on main level with new carpet in family room, and new LVP flooring in both bathrooms. The lower level has 2 BD, both with new carpet, and 1 BA. This property is a must see for those who enjoy being surrounded by nature. It offers privacy without being secluded. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large covered porch while nature sings to you. This home has seasonal views with the mountains range hidden only by the large oak trees that adorn the front yard. Custom wood shutters are being made and will be added to the home. There is a workshop on the lower level with heat and electric. There is another building that can be whatever your imagination dreams. This property also has apple trees, blueberry bushes, strawberry plants, and blackberries. Being just minutes away from all the luxuries of mountain living. Don't let this house get away! Currently has an assumable VA loan with a rate below 3%!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Larry Silvers• Sonja Silvers Realty Group
Lots of space in this 4 bedroom home with 3 baths, hardwood floors on main level. Open concept living-dining along with large sunroom on main level. Two garage area spaces with one on lower level (beneath sunroom) that's used for storage/workshop along with separate building detached from home used for storage/workshop. Large parking area at the other lower level garage and yet another storage building at this level. All asphalt driveway to back of home with paved Parking area here also. Lots of custom rock work around the home that was constructed by owner. Just a few minutes to town, shopping, lake Chatuge, John C Campbell Folk School, Golf Courses, Campgrounds, Mountain Hiking, Hiawassee river Fishing. ALL RIGHT HERE IN CLAY COUNTY NC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$997 (+13.6%)
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2024
$878
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2023
$878
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2022
$878
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2021
$878
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2020
$878
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2019
$878
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2018
$878 (+33.4%)
$30,600 + $160,300
$190,900
2017
$658 (+5.4%)
$35,000 + $129,176
$164,176
2015
$625
$35,000 + $129,176
$164,176
2014
$625
$35,000 + $129,176
$164,176
2013
$626
$35,000 + $129,176
$164,176
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,201
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,201
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clay County
APN
544900586802
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hayesville, NC • 28904
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Hayesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 488 Cherry
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $308,000 and $447,500.
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