Welcome home to your 14.2 acre UNRESTRICTED mini farm just minutes away from downtown Murphy. Close enough to be involved with the downtown scene, but secluded enough for the most introverted. Beautiful pasture areas for horses, goats, pigs, whatever. .. Large open rooms, beautiful kitchen with flow through, new decking to sit outside and enjoy company, or blissful solitude. Secondary cleared home site on the ridge above the house. Huge office that could easily be converted to a game room/man cave. New HVAC 2016, Insulation upgrade in 2016, new metal roof. .. the possibilities for this property are endless.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
14.2 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Dupree Real Estate Group• REMAX Town & Country - Murphy
Bought with Colby Beck• REMAX Town & Country - Murphy
Welcome home to your 14.2 acre UNRESTRICTED mini farm just minutes away from downtown Murphy. Close enough to be involved with the downtown scene, but secluded enough for the most introverted. Beautiful pasture areas for horses, goats, pigs, whatever. .. Large open rooms, beautiful kitchen with flow through, new decking to sit outside and enjoy company, or blissful solitude. Huge office that could easily be converted to a game room/man cave. New HVAC 2016, Insulation upgrade in 2023, new metal roof. .. the possibilities for this property are endless.
Public Records
Aug 24, 2005
Sold
$270,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,483 (−11.2%)
$93,720 + $149,440
$243,160
2024
$1,669 (+0.6%)
$93,720 + $149,440
$243,160
2023
$1,660
$93,720 + $149,440
$243,160
2022
$1,659 (+18.7%)
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2021
$1,399 (+6.7%)
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2020
$1,311 (+1.2%)
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2019
$1,296
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2018
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2017
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2016
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2014
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2013
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
Tax history for 521 Hanging Dog Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,483 (−11.2%)
$93,720 + $149,440
$243,160
2024
$1,669 (+0.6%)
$93,720 + $149,440
$243,160
2023
$1,660
$93,720 + $149,440
$243,160
2022
$1,659 (+18.7%)
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2021
$1,399 (+6.7%)
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2020
$1,311 (+1.2%)
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2019
$1,296
$93,720 + $128,760
$222,480
2018
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2017
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2016
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2014
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
2013
$1,296
$79,750 + $117,540
$197,290
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
941 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14.2 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
1996
Style
Vacant Land
County
Cherokee County
APN
458300858125000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Carport, Attached, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Tile
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Other, Wood
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1848
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Permanent
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 14.2
Lot Size Area: 14.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 14.2
Zoning: Single Family
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Murphy, take Joe Brown Hwy to a right on Hanging Dog Road. Pass through the initial curves and the property is on the left, look for the sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 14.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Cherokee County
APN: 458300858125000
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 • 2.3mi
8/10
Murphy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Murphy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 21 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 9.1 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $619,000
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