Getaway cottage with creek and waterfalls in the front yard and mountain for hiking or further development in the rear. Large grassy area and wood deck (15x16) for outdoor activities. Split rail fence and grass driveway parking in front. Metal storage building. Adjacent 15 acreas included. Approx. 25 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. House is frame construction using wormy chestnut wood in flooring, walls, and rafters. Mica stone used in foundation and fireplace from nearby mines. Metal roof. New wood siding and rebuilt chimney in 2019. Large great room with comfortable dining and lounging areas. Exposed ceiling rafters. House is partially furnished with dinner table, kitchen table, hutch, bedroom armoires and chests, beds, and hide-a-bed sofa. Single pane wood windows with blinds. Wood paneling throughout. Propane heat with standalone heater and fireplace gas logs. In-wall air conditioner. Hot water heater and spring water storage tank just three years old.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
14.12 acresLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Donna Cowart Mousa• Mountain Aire Realty, Inc.
Getaway cottage with creek and waterfalls in the front yard and mountain for hiking or further development in the rear. Large grassy area and wood deck (15x16) for outdoor activities. Split rail fence and grass driveway parking in front. Metal storage building. Adjacent 15 acres included. Approx. 25 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. House is frame construction using wormy chestnut wood in flooring, walls, and rafters. Mica stone used in foundation and fireplace from nearby mines. Metal roof. New wood siding and rebuilt chimney in 2019. Large great room with comfortable dining and lounging areas. Exposed ceiling rafters. House is partially furnished with dinner table, kitchen table, hutch, bedroom armoires and chests, beds, and hide-a-bed sofa. Single pane wood windows with blinds. Wood paneling throughout. Propane heat with standalone heater and fireplace gas logs. In-wall air conditioner. Hot water heater and spring water storage tank just three years old.
Public Records
Sep 4, 2001
Sold
$75,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$454
$22,730 + $83,289
$106,019
2025
$454 (+18.6%)
$22,730 + $83,289
$106,019
2024
$382
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2023
$382
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2022
$382 (+11.9%)
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2021
$342 (+11.6%)
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2020
$306
$22,970 + $45,010
$67,980
2019
$306
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2018
$306 (+1.9%)
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2017
$300 (+0.1%)
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2016
$300 (−19.4%)
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2014
$372
$18,740 + $84,200
$102,940
Tax history for 287 Merry Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$454
$22,730 + $83,289
$106,019
2025
$454 (+18.6%)
$22,730 + $83,289
$106,019
2024
$382
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2023
$382
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2022
$382 (+11.9%)
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2021
$342 (+11.6%)
$22,730 + $45,010
$67,740
2020
$306
$22,970 + $45,010
$67,980
2019
$306
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2018
$306 (+1.9%)
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2017
$300 (+0.1%)
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2016
$300 (−19.4%)
$13,230 + $45,260
$58,490
2014
$372
$18,740 + $84,200
$102,940
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,026
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7518-93-2609
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Driveway (See Remarks)
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: Main
# of Bedrooms (Main Level): 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, See Remarks
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood, See Remarks
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Vented
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Furnished: Furnished
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Window Features: Wood Frames, See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal
Home Information
Living Area: 1294
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Total: 1294
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,026
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Stone, Other
Foundation Details: Permanent
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Property Condition: Resale
Year Built: 1942
Property Information
Has View
Other Structures: Workshop
Land Information
Topography: Wooded,Rolling,Steep
Lot Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Lot Size Square Feet: 615067.2
Lot Size Acres: 14.12
Lot Size Area: 14.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Frontage Type: Road, Creek
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School District: Jackson County
Middle Or Junior School District: Jackson County
High School District: Jackson County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,026
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Jackson County
APN: 7518-93-2609
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 7062761122
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Fairview Elementary
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Jackson County Early College
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