Off Market Oct 2016 for $382K

$758,375

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,727/mo

•

1,851

sq ft

161 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 28906

About this home

Tucked along the banks of the Hiwassee with 250' of river frontage, beautiful home, fully equipped river view guest house over two car garage, plus artists' studio. Enjoy evenings on expansive deck or gather on beautifully landscaped stone patio with fire pit and boulder staircase hugging the river bank for easy access to the water. Kitchen with stainless, granite, travertine & copper backsplash, cabinet pullouts & large island. Captivating artists' studio nestled in a tree shaded setting. Just a short walk to the vege & herb gardens with raised beds surrounded by PVC picket fence. Property extends to mountain ridgetop. No detail has been overlooked in furnishings, finishes or maintenance. Inquire for list of upgrades & features or option to exclude 2nd lot.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

2.15 acresLot Size

$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Blair Smith • Harry Norman, REALTORS

Bought with Blair Smith • Harry Norman, REALTORS

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•Source:GAMLS #8037778

Redfin Estimate

$758,375

$376K since sold in October 2016$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 98.5% higher than the average sale price ($382K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$450,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,008 sq ft
56 Mashie Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$450,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,961 sq ft
144 River Watch Ter, Murphy, NC 28906
SOLD OCT 8, 2025
57 Blackberry Bnd, Murphy, NC 28906
$363,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,916 sq ft
57 Blackberry Bnd, Murphy, NC 28906
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$265,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,422 sq ft
71 Mountain Laurel Rd, Murphy, NC 28906

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$2,448/mo

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Market trends in 28906, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$336K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

100d

24 days MoM

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142

4 MoM

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Sale history for 161 Paradise Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 7, 2025

Sold

$695,000

$375/sq ft

GAMLS #8037778

Oct 7, 2016

Sold

$382,000

$206/sq ft

NEGBOR #259971

Oct 7, 2016

Sold

$382,000

$206/sq ft

Jul 13, 2016

Listed

$485,000

$262/sq ft

What's not to love about this idyllic river setting? Tucked along the banks of the Hiwassee with 250 ft. of river frontage, beautiful home, fully equipped river view guest house over two car garage, plus captivating artists' studio. Enjoy evenings under the stars on expansive deck or gather on the beautifully landscaped stone patio with fire pit and boulder staircase hugging the river bank for easy access to the water. Kitchen with stainless, granite, travertine and copper backsplash, cabinet pullouts and large island. Captivating artists' studio nestled in a tree shaded setting. It's just a short walk to the vegetable and herb gardens with raised beds surrounded by no maintenance white picket fence. Property extends to the mountain ridgetop. No detail has been overlooked in furnishings, finishes or maintenance. Inquire for list of upgrades & features or option to exclude 2nd lot.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,227 (−17.1%)

$170,000 + $195,150

$365,150

2024

$2,687 (+4.3%)

$170,000 + $195,150

$365,150

2023

$2,578

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2022

$2,578 (+18.1%)

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2021

$2,182 (+9.0%)

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2020

$2,002 (+43.3%)

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2019

$1,397

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2018

$1,397 (+2.3%)

$78,380 + $136,240

$214,620

2017

$1,365

$78,380 + $136,240

$214,620

2016

$1,364

$78,380 + $136,240

$214,620

2014

$1,364

$78,380 + $130,740

$209,120

2013

$1,365

$78,380 + $130,740

$209,120

Tax history for 161 Paradise Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,227 (−17.1%)

$170,000 + $195,150

$365,150

2024

$2,687 (+4.3%)

$170,000 + $195,150

$365,150

2023

$2,578

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2022

$2,578 (+18.1%)

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2021

$2,182 (+9.0%)

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2020

$2,002 (+43.3%)

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2019

$1,397

$170,000 + $189,630

$359,630

2018

$1,397 (+2.3%)

$78,380 + $136,240

$214,620

2017

$1,365

$78,380 + $136,240

$214,620

2016

$1,364

$78,380 + $136,240

$214,620

2014

$1,364

$78,380 + $130,740

$209,120

2013

$1,365

$78,380 + $130,740

$209,120

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

127 ft.

Lot depth

410 ft.

Lot size

1.15 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,303

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cherokee County

APN

551103410143000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage
Has Garage

Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 3

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Living Area: 1851
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1851
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Outside

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Grill
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Workshop
Deed Book: 1101
Deed Page: 845
Section: 1

Land Information
Land Lot: 0

Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 2.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 93654
Lot Size Acres: 2.15
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Sloped
Frontage Type: River
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 250
Waterfront Features: Stream, Creek
Water Body Name: Hiwassee

Building Information
Year Built: 1991
Building Area Total: 1851
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 551103410143000
Tax Annual Amount: 1655.48
Tax Year: 2015

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 161 Paradise Road, Murphy NC 28906
City: Murphy
County Or Parish: Cherokee
State Or Province: NC
PostalCode: 28906
Country: US
District: 7
Subdivision Name: Paradise Park
Coordinates: -83.967224,35.0523033
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 64 & 74 in Murphy take Hwy 64 East for 4.1 miles to a right on Old Hwy 64. Go 0.8 miles to a right on Paradise Road. House is on left, garage and studio are on the right.

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,303
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Cherokee County
APN: 551103410143000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 31

Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash
List Price: 649900
Search Price: 382000
Close Price: 382000
Listing Id: 8037778
Original List Price: 649900

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2016-07-13
Close Date: 2016-10-07
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-09-04
Off Market Date: 2016-09-04

Around this home

Schools

Peachtree Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi

6/10

Murphy Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

5/10

Murphy High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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$721,000 – $873,000

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Home values near 161 Paradise Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$848,545
185 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$683,712

Address	Redfin Estimate
290 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$273,635
260 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1091 Sq. Ft.	$279,554

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$363,969
230 Paradise Rd, Murphy, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$488,966

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