3BR/2BA Home on 2.66 +/- acres with a Detached 2 car Garage and Pond! This home features Solid Oak Hardwood flooring, Granite Countertops, Gas range, Wood stove and Laundry on the main floor. Two covered porches to sit and enjoy the park like views of your property. The detached 2 car garage has additional space above for storage, crafting, art studio or office. The property features a small stocked pond and gentle areas for more garden space and you'll be enjoying those fruit trees, and berry bushes too.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2.66 acresLot Size
Listed by Mountain Living Team• Coldwell Banker High Country
Bought with Jason Whitaker• Sonja Silvers Realty Group
3BR/2BA Home on 2.66 +/- acres with a Detached 2 car Garage and Pond! This home features Solid Oak Hardwood flooring, Granite Countertops, Gas range, Wood stove and Laundry on the main floor. Two covered porches to sit and enjoy the park like views of your property. The detached 2 car garage has additional space above for storage, crafting, art studio or office. The property features a small stocked pond and gentle areas for more garden space and you'll be enjoying those fruit trees, and berry bushes too.
NEGBOR #308961
Sep 1, 2021
Sold
$307,500
Jul 26, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2021
Listed
$309,900
Hive MLS #98509875
Sep 1, 2021
Sold
$307,500
Jul 22, 2021
Listed
$309,900
MLBOR #121616
Jul 7, 2015
Sold
$214,000
May 5, 2015
Listed
$219,000
NEGBOR #247576
Jul 7, 2015
Sold
$214,000
May 5, 2015
Listed
$219,000
MLBOR #111748
Mar 25, 2011
Sold
$165,000
Jan 13, 2011
Listed
$165,000
NEGBOR #207055
Mar 25, 2011
Sold
$165,000
Jan 7, 2011
Listed
$165,000
Public Records
May 15, 2000
Sold
$159,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,888
$15,000 + $239,990
$254,990
2024
$1,890 (+50.4%)
$15,000 + $239,990
$254,990
2021
$1,257 (+9.1%)
$15,000 + $239,990
$254,990
2020
$1,152 (+7.4%)
$12,000 + $197,170
$209,170
2019
$1,073
$12,000 + $197,170
$209,170
2018
$1,073
$24,150 + $147,550
$171,700
2017
$1,073
$24,150 + $147,550
$171,700
2016
$1,072 (+9.5%)
$24,150 + $147,550
$171,700
2014
$979
$24,150 + $131,510
$155,660
2013
$979
$24,150 + $131,510
$155,660
Tax history for 721 Messer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,888
$15,000 + $239,990
$254,990
2024
$1,890 (+50.4%)
$15,000 + $239,990
$254,990
2021
$1,257 (+9.1%)
$15,000 + $239,990
$254,990
2020
$1,152 (+7.4%)
$12,000 + $197,170
$209,170
2019
$1,073
$12,000 + $197,170
$209,170
2018
$1,073
$24,150 + $147,550
$171,700
2017
$1,073
$24,150 + $147,550
$171,700
2016
$1,072 (+9.5%)
$24,150 + $147,550
$171,700
2014
$979
$24,150 + $131,510
$155,660
2013
$979
$24,150 + $131,510
$155,660
*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
1.5
Lot width
500 ft.
Lot depth
164 ft.
Lot size
2.66 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
2,050
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
551300817269000
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: Detached, Asphalt, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Electric
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 0
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 2.66
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.66 acres
Lot Size Area: 2.66
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.66
Zoning: Deed Restricted
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Murphy take 64 East toward Peachtree and the Hospital. Turn left onto alt. 64 at traffic light in Peachtree. Turn right onto Hwy 141, to left onto Hendrix Rd; to a right onto Old Peachtree Rd, to a left onto Messer Rd. House in on Right - see sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,050
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Cherokee County
APN: 551300817269000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Peachtree Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Murphy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Murphy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 20 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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Murphy, NC • 28906
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Estimated sale price
$394,000 – $477,000
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