Undeveloped at 7.48+/- Ac Joe Brown Highway, Murphy, NC 28906, Murphy
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$159,900

7.48+/- Ac Joe Brown Highway, Murphy, NC 28906
Murphy, NC 28906
Listed by David Ritz · ReMax Mountain Properties
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About this home

UNRESTRICTED CREEK FRONTAGE, 7.48+/- unrestricted acres along Joe Brown Highway with approximately 1,500 feet of Beaverdam Creek frontage! This exceptional mountain property features bold, whitewater creek flow and the unmistakable sound of rushing water. Beaverdam Creek is known as one of the largest trout-fishing creeks in Western North Carolina, offering an outstanding setting for recreation and enjoying the outdoors. A 3-bedroom septic permit has been approved and is on file, and electricity is available. Multiple potential building sites offer flexibility for creating your dream mountain home. Conveniently located near the Unaka Community Center and within easy reach of Murphy's amenities and Western North Carolina's outdoor attractions. A rare opportunity to own unrestricted acreage with substantial creek frontage, natural beauty, and excellent recreational potential. Buyer to verify all information, permits, utilities, access, and intended use.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS #
100602360
Property type
Undeveloped
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
29
On market date
September 9, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Parking spaces
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Lot size
7.48 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Murphy Elementary
9.17 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
9.25 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
9.18 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).

8
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
2.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$31,980 down
$127,920 loan
Principal & interest$830
Property tax (est.)$133
Home insurance (est.)$150

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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.