Meticulously maintained log cabin located in River Ridge estates in Murphy, NC. Massive porch for gatherings, plenty of garage and carport space, storage all over and a basement ready for expansion. Sitting on 1.12 wooded acres, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin offers the perfect mix of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Located in a desirable neighborhood with seasonal mountain views, this home captures the essence of peaceful mountain living while remaining just minutes from local amenities. Inside, the spacious great room welcomes you with soaring wood ceilings, warm hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace — ideal for relaxing on crisp mountain evenings. The open-concept design flows effortlessly for entertaining family and friends, while the large rear deck provides a wonderful space for outdoor dining, grilling, or simply soaking in the serene wooded surroundings. The oversized master suite is a true retreat, featuring a luxurious jetted tub and an enormous walk-in closet (roughly the size of a small bedroom). Abundant storage throughout the home makes daily living comfortable and practical. Downstairs, the expansive unfinished basement offers tremendous potential for additional living space, a game room, home theater, workshop, or guest suite. Outdoor features include a chain-link fenced yard perfect for pets, two single-car garages, an attached double carport, and a large driveway with plenty of room for guests, boats, or RVs. Conveniently located approximately 8 minutes from downtown Murphy and just 10 minutes from Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, this property also gives residents access to community walking paths and the beautiful Hiwassee River for fishing, kayaking, and riverside relaxation. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a weekend getaway, or a strong investment property, this charming log cabin delivers space, character, and the authentic mountain lifestyle in one exceptional package.
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Price cut: $50.1K (10/17)
$448,900
118 Laurel Ridge Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
3beds
2,785sqft
Residential
Built in 1995
1.12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$121/mo HOA
What's special
Seasonal mountain viewsMeticulously maintained log cabinCozy fireplaceSoaring wood ceilingsLarge rear deckWarm hardwood floorsTwo single-car garages
- 10 days
- 556
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Old Town Brokers Team 828-557-2288,
Old Town Brokers
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 437084
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Great Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,785
- Total interior livable area: 2,785 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Carport, Basement, See Remarks, Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Topography: Level,Steep
Details
- Parcel number: 551103302510
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Block, Log Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: River Access
- Subdivision: River Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,450 annually
Location
- Region: Murphy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,660
- Date on market: 10/22/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Price change | $448,900-10%$161/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+101.6%$179/sqft |
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| 5/11/2005 | Sold | $247,500$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $242,660 |
| 2024 | -- | $242,660 |
| 2023 | -- | $242,660 |
| 2022 | -- | $242,660 |
| 2021 | $1,512 +6.9% | $242,660 |
| 2020 | $1,414 | $242,660 +12.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $216,390 |
| 2018 | -- | $216,390 -6% |
| 2017 | -- | $230,150 |
| 2016 | -- | $230,150 |
| 2015 | $1,500 | $230,150 |
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