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About this home
Welcome home to 168 Lilac Trail! Tucked away at the end of a quiet, private road just outside Murphy, this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready ranch offers the perfect combination of privacy, accessibility, and convenient one-level living. Ample parking is available with a spacious driveway and an oversized attached two-car garage. Relax on the covered front porch featuring insulated panel roofing that helps keep the space cool even during the summer months, or enjoy the full-length back deck overlooking the peaceful wooded setting. A wheelchair-accessible ramp leads into the home, and the thoughtfully designed floor plan features extra-wide doorways throughout, making the home fully accessible without sacrificing style or comfort. Inside, you'll find over 1,600 square feet of well-designed living space with an open-concept layout, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a beautiful stacked-stone gas fireplace with a wood mantel serving as the focal point of the spacious great room. The oversized kitchen offers abundant cherry cabinetry and opens seamlessly to the living area, making this home ideal for entertaining family and friends. All appliances & central heat & air have been replaced within 5 years. The split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for everyone. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat, while the generously sized guest bedroom is complemented by a spacious office that's equal in size, making it perfect for working from home, hobbies, or additional accommodations. French doors open onto the expansive rear deck, creating the perfect extension of your living space for morning coffee or evenings enjoying the mountain air. The level backyard is partially fenced and surrounded by mature trees, offering privacy and room for pets, gardening, or outdoor recreation. Attractive retaining walls and stone accents add curb appeal, while the driveway and grounds are exceptionally clean and easy to maintain. Additional features include central heat and air, all appliances conveying, a private well plus deeded access to the community well for added peace of mind, and a 50-gallon water heater and water pressure tank that have both been replaced within the last five years. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, an accessible home, or a peaceful mountain retreat with room to grow, 168 Lilac Trail checks all the boxes. Schedule your private showing today! 2 additional lots can be purchased seperately
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100585826
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Willow Tree
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 106
- On market date
- October 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.98 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
- 256
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- 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).
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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.







