What a Deal, terrific home located in Tarheel. 2BR/2BA on 1.03 acres. Situated in a charming, well maintained neighborhood and only a couple miles to downtown and Hiwassee Lake. All on one level w/ easy access. HAS A NEW PRIVATE WELL AND NEW CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR, HVAC is still under warranty. Freshly painted interior and new carpeting. Manicured lawn with beautiful ferns and shade trees. Nice size storage building/workshop, large kennel which could be used for storage/lawn equipment. Fireplace with wood stove insert, tongue & groove in living room and kitchen. Covered front porch and open back porch. Plenty of room for garden. Excellent opportunity for full time or vacation.
MLBOR #106835
Dec 2, 2009
Sold
$101,000
$102/sq ft
Jun 10, 2009
Listed
$119,700
$121/sq ft
Priced to Move! Perfect retirement or second home all on one level. Gentle lot in great neighborhood. It's a Good Life!
NEGBOR #187474
Dec 2, 2009
Sold
$101,000
$102/sq ft
Jun 2, 2009
Listed
$119,700
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$768
$10,000 + $89,600
$99,600
2024
$768 (+3.2%)
$10,000 + $89,600
$99,600
2023
$744
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2022
$744 (+17.4%)
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2021
$634 (+6.3%)
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2020
$596 (−7.3%)
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2019
$643
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2018
$643 (+2.8%)
$25,150 + $66,630
$91,780
2017
$626
$25,150 + $63,790
$88,940
2016
$625 (+3.5%)
$25,150 + $63,790
$88,940
2014
$604
$25,150 + $60,390
$85,540
2013
$604
$25,150 + $60,390
$85,540
Tax history for 490 Talc Mine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$768
$10,000 + $89,600
$99,600
2024
$768 (+3.2%)
$10,000 + $89,600
$99,600
2023
$744
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2022
$744 (+17.4%)
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2021
$634 (+6.3%)
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2020
$596 (−7.3%)
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2019
$643
$10,000 + $84,370
$94,370
2018
$643 (+2.8%)
$25,150 + $66,630
$91,780
2017
$626
$25,150 + $63,790
$88,940
2016
$625 (+3.5%)
$25,150 + $63,790
$88,940
2014
$604
$25,150 + $60,390
$85,540
2013
$604
$25,150 + $60,390
$85,540
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
22 ft.
Lot depth
415 ft.
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
988
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
459213043217000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Central, Electric
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size : 1.03
Zoning Description: None
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Cherokee County
Location Information
Directions: Talc Mine Road
Subdivision Name: TARHEEL
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Cherokee County
APN: 459213043217000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8288373002
Around this home
Schools
Murphy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Murphy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Murphy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 21 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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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $286,000
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