$17,000
About this home
Mornings begin with birdsong and fresh mountain air, and evenings end beneath a canopy of stars. This private, gently sloping wooded lot in the gated community of The Ridges of Carolina offers a peaceful setting and an ideal foundation for your custom mountain home. With paved road frontage, access is easy while the natural surroundings preserve a sense of seclusion and privacy. The community is thoughtfully designed with a shared well system serving each lot, featuring a one-time water hookup fee of $100 and an affordable monthly usage fee of $15. Underground power and paved roads further enhance convenience, allowing you to focus on creating the home and lifestyle you envision. Beyond your homesite, the Appalachian Mountains and nearby Nantahala National Forest provide endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Enjoy hiking nearby trails, exploring the Nantahala National Forest, strolling along the Murphy River Walk, or spending time on Lake Hiawassee. Scenic waterfalls, local favorites like Field of the Wood, and cultural experiences at the John C. Campbell Folk School are close by. For added excitement, whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River is just a short drive away, while the Nantahala River offers a family-friendly experience. Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Murphy, this property strikes the perfect balance between quiet mountain living and everyday convenience. Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, this lot invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and truly enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
Property details
- MLS #
- 98500775
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- The Ridges Of Carolina
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 252
- On market date
- January 29, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1.09 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
- 422
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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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.