Surrounded by forest service on two sides, the lake is short walk away. The deck/porch wraps around the entire home with a screened in portion for enjoying the mountain weather. Huge open deck portion perfect for entertaining. Wood walls and ceiling in the great room. Home comes furnished. Cathedral ceilings. Downstairs is a bonus room and a storage room for the kayaks , life jackets, ect. The walking path leads you thru forest service land to get down to Lake Hiwassee. In 2021 the home got a new roof and new water heater.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chris Thompson• ReMax Mountain Properties
Surrounded by forest service on two sides, the lake winks at you between the tree's as you pull up to the front door. This deck/porch wraps around the entire home! Screened in portion for enjoying the glorious mountain weather! Huge open deck portion perfect for entertaining the entire family! Inside is your ideal mountain cabin, with all wood interior in the great room! Home comes mostly furnished! Cathedral ceilings are radiant and warm! Downstairs is a bonus room and a storage room for the kayaks and all the toys! Walking path down to Lake Hiwassee! Private perfection get away! Are you ready to make your move?
NEGBOR #141326
Jun 28, 2007
Sold
$325,000
$174/sq ft
Jan 12, 2007
Listed
$359,900
$192/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,787 (+4.4%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2024
$1,712 (+0.6%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2023
$1,702 (+43.8%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2021
$1,184 (+7.1%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2020
$1,105 (−9.9%)
$20,000 + $176,560
$196,560
2019
$1,227
$20,000 + $176,560
$196,560
2018
$1,227
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2017
$1,227
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2016
$1,227 (−3.4%)
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2014
$1,270
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2013
$1,271
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
Tax history for 545 Bear Paw Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,787 (+4.4%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2024
$1,712 (+0.6%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2023
$1,702 (+43.8%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2021
$1,184 (+7.1%)
$25,000 + $216,350
$241,350
2020
$1,105 (−9.9%)
$20,000 + $176,560
$196,560
2019
$1,227
$20,000 + $176,560
$196,560
2018
$1,227
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2017
$1,227
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2016
$1,227 (−3.4%)
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2014
$1,270
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
2013
$1,271
$51,550 + $150,210
$201,760
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Murphy, take hwy 64 West to a right onto upper bear paw road. Follow to a right onto bear paw church road. follow past church up hill to the driveway on the left. See Sign. Follow driveway to home.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,872
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Cherokee County
APN: 455300343132000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
Hiwassee Dam High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 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 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$384,000 – $465,000
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