Country charm and privacy await you. .. Overlook your own private ponds from this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Main level offers open living, dining and kitchen area with cozy fireplace in the center to bring them all together, 2 bedrooms with loft area for additional sleeping space, craft area or home office. Basement could easily be finished off for additional private living quarters or recreation area. Situated on 5.37+/- gentle acres with room for gardening and plenty of open deck space for outdoor entertaining. Great location with easy access off of paved road. Just a short drive to downtown Murphy for shopping, dining and plenty of area attractions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5.37 acresLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Newell Collins• Appalachian Land Company
Country charm and privacy await you. .. Overlook your own private ponds from this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Main level offers open living, dining and kitchen area with cozy fireplace in the center to bring them all together, 2 bedrooms with loft area for additional sleeping space, craft area or home office. Basement could easily be finished off for additional private living quarters or recreation area. Situated on 5.37+/- gentle acres with room for gardening and plenty of open deck space for outdoor entertaining. Great location with easy access off of paved road. Just a short drive to downtown Murphy for shopping, dining and plenty of area attractions.
Hive MLS #98531059
Aug 13, 2019
Sold
$191,500
$155/sq ft
Jun 17, 2019
Listed
$194,900
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,350 (+5.9%)
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2023
$1,275 (+18.5%)
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2021
$1,076 (+47.1%)
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2019
$732
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2018
$732
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2017
$732 (+0.1%)
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2016
$731
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2014
$731 (−0.1%)
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2013
$732
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
Tax history for 154 Persimmon Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,350 (+5.9%)
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2023
$1,275 (+18.5%)
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2021
$1,076 (+47.1%)
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2019
$732
$45,000 + $135,760
$180,760
2018
$732
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2017
$732 (+0.1%)
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2016
$731
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2014
$731 (−0.1%)
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
2013
$732
$43,850 + $69,410
$113,260
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
179 ft.
Lot depth
472 ft.
Lot size
5.53 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
454002555599000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1232
Levels: One and One Half
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Other Structures: Storage, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 5.37
Lot Size Dimensions: 5.37
Lot Size Area: 5.37
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.37
Zoning: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $731.91
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Murphy take Hwy 64 West to Piper Drive (Bear Trail) turn right and follow to Persimmon Branch Rd., turn right and follow to drive on the right. See Sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Cherokee County
APN: 454002555599000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Hiwassee Dam High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$339,000 – $411,000
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