Affordable opportunity to own a true log home in the Appalachian mountains! This home needs some love, but very livable as-is. Great room with pine floors, 2beds and 1 bath on the main level. Basement was used for dog grooming business and has another bathroom, office area, kennels (inside and out), and bonus rooms, House has central Heat & Air, full covered front porch to enjoy the level yard & creek that runs through the property. Easy access off state maintained road, with highway frontage (house sites at back part of property). 2-car carport, private well, and fenced area. Creek loosely divides the property in the middle. The front 1/2 could be utilized for a business, and back 1/2 has the house and level yard. The best of both. Unrestricted, so you can do what you want with the land.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
2 acresLot Size
Listed by Carol Robinson• Coldwell Banker High Country
Bought with Lil Mary Schuler• Racing Realty USA, LLC
Affordable opportunity to own a true log home in the Appalachian mountains! This home needs some love, but very livable as-is. Great room with pine floors, 2beds and 1 bath on the main level. Basement was used for dog grooming business and has another bathroom, office area, kennels (inside and out), and bonus rooms, House has central Heat & Air, full covered front porch to enjoy the level yard & creek that runs through the property. Easy access off state maintained road, with highway frontage (house sites at back part of property). 2-car carport, private well, and fenced area. Creek loosely divides the property in the middle. The front 1/2 could be utilized for a business, and back 1/2 has the house and level yard. The best of both. Unrestricted, so you can do what you want with the land.
Hive MLS #98533164
Mar 15, 2023
Sold
$185,900
Nov 18, 2022
Listed
$185,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,176 (−0.1%)
$29,740 + $132,430
$162,170
2024
$1,177 (+14.7%)
$29,740 + $132,430
$162,170
2023
$1,027
$29,740 + $132,430
$162,170
2022
$1,027 (+18.4%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2021
$867 (+7.2%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2020
$809 (+16.0%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2019
$698 (+2.4%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2018
$682
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2017
$682
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2016
$681
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2014
$681
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2013
$682
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
Tax history for 73 Ross Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,176 (−0.1%)
$29,740 + $132,430
$162,170
2024
$1,177 (+14.7%)
$29,740 + $132,430
$162,170
2023
$1,027
$29,740 + $132,430
$162,170
2022
$1,027 (+18.4%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2021
$867 (+7.2%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2020
$809 (+16.0%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2019
$698 (+2.4%)
$29,740 + $115,110
$144,850
2018
$682
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2017
$682
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2016
$681
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2014
$681
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
2013
$682
$32,250 + $76,470
$108,720
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
300 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
456004605091000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Wire
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 0
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 2
Lot Size Dimensions: 2 acres
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2
Zoning: None
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Murphy, 64W to (R) on 60 Spur, in less than a mile (R) on Ross Ridge (sign missing). I have my real estate sign on the hill at the road. Property fronts on 60 Spur and goes beyond the house (first on L) on Ross Ridge.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Cherokee County
APN: 456004605091000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Hiwassee Dam High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
6/10
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$268,000 – $325,000
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