WANTED: Some TLC to make this private hilltop home shine! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath had some renovations started with some new flooring, appliances in the kitchen but is in need of a handyman. Your Great Room has a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove insert to warm the chilly evenings and room for your dining area. A laundry room, guest bedroom and bathroom with a standing shower and whirlpool tub is on the main floor. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms with a half bath and French doors to a private balcony. A workshop is located outside in high crawl. Detached carport and a big deck for sitting, relaxing and looking down on the pond and land below.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.45 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Poltrock Team• ReMax Mountain Properties
Contact: 8288373002
Bought with Chelsea Hall• ReMax Mountain Properties
WANTED: Some TLC to make this private hilltop home shine! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath had some renovations started with some new flooring, appliances in the kitchen but is in need of a handyman. Your Great Room has a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove insert to warm the chilly evenings and room for your dining area. A laundry room, guest bedroom and bathroom with a standing shower and whirlpool tub is on the main floor. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms with a half bath and French doors to a private balcony. A workshop is located outside in high crawl. Detached carport and a big deck for sitting, relaxing and looking down on the pond and land below.
MLBOR #120993
Mar 30, 2015
Sold
$62,679
$47/sq ft
Jan 21, 2015
Listed
$64,900
$49/sq ft
NEGBOR #244748
Mar 30, 2015
Sold
$62,679
$47/sq ft
Jan 21, 2015
Listed
$64,900
$49/sq ft
Cozy private cabin in the western NC mountains just minutes from the new Harrah's Casino! This house has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom with jetted tub, an additional bathroom, beautiful rock fireplace in the living room, and plenty of extra storage in the basement space. Exterior features a large deck, circular drive, and a detached 1 car garage. This is a great affordable mountain home!
Public Records
Dec 23, 2014
Sold
$128,300
$97/sq ft
MLBOR #30947
Aug 30, 2007
Sold
$139,500
$106/sq ft
Jun 22, 2007
Listed
$139,500
$106/sq ft
NEGBOR #152310
Aug 30, 2007
Sold
$139,500
$106/sq ft
Jun 21, 2007
Listed
$139,500
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 2005
Sold
$88,000
$67/sq ft
NEGBOR #108548
Oct 26, 2005
Sold
$85,500
$65/sq ft
Mar 15, 2005
Listed
$90,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$863
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2024
$863 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2023
$853 (+44.2%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2021
$592 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2020
$554 (+19.7%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2019
$463 (+2.2%)
$12,000 + $82,500
$94,500
2018
$453
$12,900 + $54,820
$67,720
2017
$453
$12,900 + $54,820
$67,720
2013
$453
$12,900 + $54,820
$67,720
Tax history for 478 Twin Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$863
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2024
$863 (+1.2%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2023
$853 (+44.2%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2021
$592 (+6.8%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2020
$554 (+19.7%)
$12,000 + $106,480
$118,480
2019
$463 (+2.2%)
$12,000 + $82,500
$94,500
2018
$453
$12,900 + $54,820
$67,720
2017
$453
$12,900 + $54,820
$67,720
2013
$453
$12,900 + $54,820
$67,720
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
230 ft.
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
456100268602000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size : 1.45
Lot Size Acres: 1.45
Zoning Description: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $590.62
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well, Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ranger
Location Information
Directions: From Murphy, Travel West on Hwy 64, Right on Hwy 294, Right on Sandy Gap, Right on Twin Pond, Home on Left. See Sign
Subdivision Name: Sandy Gap Lakes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Cherokee County
APN: 456100268602000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8288373002
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Schools
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Hiwassee Dam High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$189,000 – $229,000
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