Residential Lot at 51 51 Wayah Ridge, Murphy, NC 28906
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$45,000

51 51 Wayah Ridge, Murphy, NC 28906
Murphy, NC 28906
Listed by Sonya Reid · Appalachian Land Company
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About this home

Build the mountain retreat you have been looking for on this 1.83-acre tract in The Ridges of Carolina. Lot 51 offers a fantastic view with paved road access, a mix of level and sloped terrain for more flexibility when planning your homesite, and a wooded setting that creates the privacy and natural mountain backdrop buyers want. Just about 18 minutes from downtown Murphy and the Murphy Riverwalk, this tucked-away setting gives you easy access to the rivers, local charm, and everyday convenience. The location also puts you close to Hanging Dog Recreation Area on Hiwassee Lake, where you will find boating, fishing, and lake access. Whether you're planning a full-time home or weekend escape, this property delivers the kind of setting that makes mountain living worth it.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
98544262
Property type
Residential Lot
Subdivision
The Ridges Of Carolina
Status
Active
Days on market
173
On market date
April 27, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Lot size
1.83 acres
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Murphy Elementary
5.66 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
422
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Cherokee County Schools
Middle
Murphy Middle
6.07 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
306
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Cherokee County Schools
High
Murphy High
5.99 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
442
Student:teacher ratio
12.6:1
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).

9
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Murphy, from live MLS data.

On the market 173 days -- 7 fewer days than Murphy's current average of 180 days.
For reference, the median list price across 584 active listings in Murphy right now is $247,200.

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Est. monthly payment
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$9,000 down
$36,000 loan
Principal & interest$233
Property tax (est.)$38
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 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.