$299,900
About this home
Some properties simply can't be recreated. Offered for the first time in decades, this remarkable 11-acre tract on Apalachia Lake is one of those rare opportunities that comes along only occasionally. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for years, this property has been preserved much as nature intended--a true mountain wilderness bordering one of Western North Carolina's most secluded lakes. Access is by a long private right-of-way, and the terrain is rugged, making this property best suited for those who appreciate privacy, adventure, and the beauty of an untouched setting. The reward is an extraordinary piece of lakefront with mature hardwoods, native mountain laurel and rhododendron, peaceful surroundings, and shoreline that feels worlds away from everyday life. Apalachia Lake is unlike most mountain lakes. With very little private shoreline development, no commercial recreation facilities, and thousands of acres of surrounding public lands, it has retained the quiet, natural character that has become increasingly difficult to find. Whether your interests include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the solitude of the mountains, this property provides an exceptional setting to experience it. The reservoir offers miles of shoreline while remaining one of the least-developed TVA lakes in the region. This is not a property for someone looking for manicured lawns or an easy walk to the water. It is a property for someone who understands the value of privacy, appreciates unspoiled mountain land, and wants to become the next steward of an extraordinary piece of Apalachia Lake. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. If you've been searching for authentic mountain lakefront where nature still takes center stage, this is one you'll want to experience in person.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 100584865
- Property type
- Recreation
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 104
- On market date
- June 27, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 10.85 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- 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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