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$649,800

78 Hawk Nest Place, Murphy, NC 28906
Murphy, NC 28906
Listed by Poltrock Team · ReMax Mountain Properties
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,143 sqft
Year built
2004

About this home

If you've ever cruised Lake Hiwassee by boat, you've likely admired this iconic chalet overlooking its pristine waters. Now, for the first time, this remarkable property is available for purchase. Privately situated within the exclusive Bear Paw Resort and spanning three lots, this FULLY FURNISHED 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath LAKEVIEW residence is a striking architectural retreat designed to capture panoramic, unobstructed southwestern views of Lake Hiwassee. The backdrop of protected U.S. Forest Service land ensures these vistas will remain preserved for years to come. Inside, the home features a dramatic Great Room with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, hardwood floors, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Expansive chalet windows fill the space with natural light while framing the surrounding landscape. Glass doors open to a spacious porch, ideal for enjoying the tranquil mountain setting. The kitchen blends style and functionality with granite countertops, a large island, and ample cabinetry. The main-level Master Suite offers a private retreat with a well-appointed ensuite, including dual vanities, a garden tub, and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, a loft leads to an additional ensuite bedroom. The lower level provides a recreation room, third bedroom, full bathroom, and access to an oversized 2.5-car garage. Additional features include a whole-home Generac generator and a three-zone HVAC system for enhanced comfort and reliability. Residents of Bear Paw Resort enjoy a wide range of amenities, including a pool, tennis and basketball courts, pickleball, marina access, a community pavilion, and miles of paved roads suitable for walking, biking, and golf cart use--all within a secure, gated community. This property offers a rare combination of location, design, and enduring views--an exceptional opportunity to own a distinctive lakeview home.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
98544085
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Bear Paw Resort
Status
Active
Days on market
199
On market date
April 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.9 acres

Location

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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
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
4.1 mi away · Grades -1-8
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
112
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Cherokee County Schools
Middle
Murphy Middle
8.97 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
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
Hiwassee Dam High
4.11 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
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).

13
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.3 / 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 199 days -- 13 more days than Murphy's current average of 186 days.
For reference, the median list price across 572 active listings in Murphy right now is $247,200.

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$129,960 down
$519,840 loan
Principal & interest$3,372
Property tax (est.)$542
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 days ago.

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.