$749,000
About this home
Tucked away on 7 private, usable acres in the mountains of Murphy, this well-built home offers the ideal blend of privacy, space, and functionality in a quiet, established setting. Step inside the formal entry and into a striking main living area defined by soaring tongue-and-groove wood ceilings and walls, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone wood-burning fireplace that brings warmth and character to the entire space. The layout flows effortlessly into a spacious kitchen designed for real living, featuring abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and easy connection to a formal dining room--ideal for gathering and entertaining. The main-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet and bath with double sinks, clawfoot tub, walk-in shower, and private water closet. A large laundry room, oversized half bath with pantry space, and great storage throughout add everyday convenience. Outdoor living stands out with a full-length covered back porch featuring its own wood-burning fireplace, plus an open deck and outdoor firepit--perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. For buyers needing serious garage and workspace, this setup is hard to beat--offering an attached 3-car garage plus an oversized 2-car detached garage with workshop space. Whether for hobbies, storage, or projects, the flexibility here is a major advantage. The finished terrace level offers a large family room, game room, full bath with double sinks and walk-in shower, and a flexible den or office space. Upstairs, a library or sitting area connects two spacious bedrooms--both true ensuite suites with private baths and large closets, ideal for guests or extended family. Additional features include a tankless water heater, water filtration system, high-speed internet, and a quiet neighborhood. An additional 2-acre parcel is available. Offered at $769,800, this property delivers space, privacy, and versatility rarely found in today's market.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 98544285
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Hibberts Mountain
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 200
- On market date
- March 31, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4.5
- Garage spaces
- 5
- Parking spaces
- 5
- Lot size
- 7 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Murphy's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 18, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.