Tucked among the trees & only min. from downtown Murphy is this pristine home. Located in the popular Tarheel West Sub. this 2 BR, 2 BA ranch has a REAL wood burning FP, wood floors, tile in baths & all appliances. The unfinished basement has an oversized garage w/ workshop, 2 unfinished rooms & is plumbed for a 3rd bath. Screened porch, open deck & 2 patios for entertaining. Paved driveway too! Kerosene monitor heater in the great room has been unhooked, but can easily be set back up. Oil tank stays. Freezer in basement DOES NOT stay.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sonya Reid• Appalachian Land Company
Bought with Sonya Reid• Appalachian Land Company
Bought with Sonya Reid• Appalachian Land Company
Source:NEGBOR #214564
Redfin Estimate
$302,381
$72K since sold in March 2022$12K since August
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This home's estimate is 27.1% higher than the average sale price ($238K) of 6 comparable homes.
Tucked among the trees & only min. from downtown Murphy is this pristine home. Located in the popular Tarheel West Sub. this 2 BR, 2 BA ranch has a REAL wood burning FP, wood floors, tile in baths & all appliances. The unfinished basement has an oversized garage w/ workshop, 2 unfinished rooms & is plumbed for a 3rd bath. Screened porch, open deck & 2 patios for entertaining. Paved driveway too! Kerosene monitor heater in the great room has been unhooked, but can easily be set back up. Oil tank stays. Freezer in basement DOES NOT stay.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1993
Sold
$76,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,000
$13,500 + $114,360
$127,860
2024
$1,000 (+1.0%)
$13,500 + $114,360
$127,860
2023
$990
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2022
$990 (+18.0%)
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2021
$839 (+6.6%)
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2020
$788 (−3.3%)
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2019
$814
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2018
$814 (−8.1%)
$27,000 + $92,450
$119,450
2017
$886
$43,200 + $87,860
$131,060
2013
$886
$43,200 + $87,860
$131,060
Tax history for 118 W Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,000
$13,500 + $114,360
$127,860
2024
$1,000 (+1.0%)
$13,500 + $114,360
$127,860
2023
$990
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2022
$990 (+18.0%)
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2021
$839 (+6.6%)
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2020
$788 (−3.3%)
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2019
$814
$13,500 + $115,610
$129,110
2018
$814 (−8.1%)
$27,000 + $92,450
$119,450
2017
$886
$43,200 + $87,860
$131,060
2013
$886
$43,200 + $87,860
$131,060
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Package Roof
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: 1 Story
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Sheathing
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TARHEEL WEST SUB PH 1 #16-5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,016
Building Sq. Ft: 1,016
Legal Description: TR 16-5 TARHEEL WEST PH 1 1463/517
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 988
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,204
Municipality Name: MURPHY RURAL
Acres: 0.9
County Use Description: SFR SUB LOT
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,016
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Cherokee County
APN: 458219627126000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Murphy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Murphy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Murphy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$288,000 – $348,000
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