Welcome to your charming home located just a short walk away from downtown Murphy! This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is the perfect opportunity for any handyman looking to put their skills to use. This house needs work yet has all the potential you need to make it a great rental investment or residence. A large kitchen and separate living room awaits your personal touch and improvements. Bathroom floors and kitchen floors are soft and home has fuses, not a breaker panel. Newer roof. Home is being sold as-is. Murphy offers everything from cafs and small boutiques, art galleries and local music venues — all within walking distance of your front door! A great location like this doesn't come around often so don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Poltrock Team• ReMax Mountain Properties
Bought with Poltrock Team• ReMax Mountain Properties
Location Location Location!!!. This 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Bungalow is Convenient to Downtown Murphy. A great Rental Investment.
Hive MLS #98509452
Sep 9, 2020
Sold
$42,500
$54/sq ft
Jul 23, 2020
Listed
$55,000
$71/sq ft
+9
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$326
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2024
$326 (+3.2%)
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2023
$316
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2022
$316 (+16.0%)
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2021
$273 (+9.6%)
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2019
$249
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2018
$249
$5,950 + $27,500
$33,450
2017
$249
$5,950 + $27,500
$33,450
2013
$249
$5,950 + $27,500
$33,450
Tax history for 43 Fort Butler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$326
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2024
$326 (+3.2%)
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2023
$316
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2022
$316 (+16.0%)
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2021
$273 (+9.6%)
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2019
$249
$8,400 + $31,180
$39,580
2018
$249
$5,950 + $27,500
$33,450
2017
$249
$5,950 + $27,500
$33,450
2013
$249
$5,950 + $27,500
$33,450
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,405
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
459214324881000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 1, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Other
Interior Features
Appliances: None, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 780
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Zoning: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $316.44
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Murphy
Middle Or Junior School: Murphy Middle
High School: Murphy High School
Location Information
Directions: Turn on Lakeside by the Murphy Fire Department. Make a left on Hunter and left on Cherokee St. Follow to a right on Fort Butler. See house and sign on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Cherokee County
APN: 459214324881000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 1, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Murphy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Murphy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Murphy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 99° expected this year, 22 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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Historical weather
Murphy, NC • 28906
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$97,000 – $117,000
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