This is a real mountain cabin, built in 1880,with a covered porch to enjoy views of the mountains or to have friends. Has been a man cave, needs update. Does have restrictions, to be used for residential purposes, no cutting trees over 5 inches in width unless endangering home, no cutting trees for commercial purposes. Spring water with new pump. Pest control by Central Pest Control, Murphy. New metal roof was added this spring. Seven and 7/10 acres. Well will need to be added in future. When facing the home, septic tank is on the left
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Diane C. Blakemore• BLAKE REALTY CO. INC.
Bought with Diane C. Blakemore• BLAKE REALTY CO. INC.
*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
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
801 ft.
Lot depth
502 ft.
Lot size
7.7 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,452
Year built
1880
Style
Vacant Land
County
Cherokee County
APN
459600938442000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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: Carport, Detached, Gravel, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Other, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: None, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Dirt Floor, None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1452
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Storage, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 7
Lot Size Dimensions: 7.7 acres
Lot Size Area: 7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7
Zoning: Single Family
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $405
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Murphy, go to Joe Brown Hwy. Continue down to Dockery Store, and turn right. Go onto Hanging Dog. And then Boiling Springs. House #2565, is on left, can see from the road,good gravel, pull in drive. Will see sign on left of property. (Right across from John Strawn property - about 12 miles.)
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7.7 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Cherokee County
APN: 459600938442000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Murphy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.2mi
8/10
Murphy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
5/10
Murphy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
4/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 97° expected this year, 25 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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Historical weather
Murphy, NC • 28906
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$190,000 – $230,000
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