"Dual Primary Suites + Creek Frontage + Unrestricted Acreage + Convenient Location + Universal Design Home”
1.39 Unrestricted Acres-No "HOA fees". Stately Brick Home, 4- bedroom/3-bath home your gateway to true Appalachian bliss. Wake up to the sound of a year-round stream and cool mountain air in this private, move-in-ready retreat just minutes from Bakersville and Penland School of Crafts. With two full primary suites and flexible living space, this home offers the rare opportunity for multi-generational living, rental income or your own peaceful escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains.:
Large Living Room features shiny refinished Oak Hardwood Floors and a beautiful Native-Stone Fireplace with new gas logs, perfect for cozy evenings.
Spacious & Functional Kitchen - Timeless style that never goes out of date—
This well-laid-out design that makes cooking a delightful experience;
Bright and Inviting offering everything you need for comfortable living and easy entertaining.
Key Features:
**New Stainless steel refrigerator and black/stainless range
**New Built-in dishwasher
**High Quality Oak Cabinetry with plenty of storage;
**Double sink with window overlooking the creek (great natural light!)
**New Granite Countertops- durable workspace and a touch of elegance,
**Oak Hardwood and Tiled Flooring
**Updated lighting
**Spacious pantry for effortless organization.
**Generous peninsula/breakfast bar
**Barrier-Free Living; Mobility-Friendly Design
New Energy-efficient windows; Updated bathrooms with modern fixtures and durable tile flooring; Spacious laundry with tile floor and outdoor exit. New Ceiling fans. Efficient heat pump and durable metal roof for worry-free living; 2-expansive primary suites, each with private en-suites—one fully handicap-accessible shower with zero-step entry and grab bars.
Standout master suite-1 is exceptionally spacious and offers incredible versatility: its large, open area could easily be converted into a separate living quarters or in-law suite/apartment—complete with room for a living room/kitchen combo, an additional bedroom space, a huge private bathroom and a private entrance for added independence. This thoughtful layout opens up endless possibilities, such as multi-generational living, hosting extended family with privacy or creating a duplex-style setup for potential rental income or guest accommodations.
With single-level living, this home is designed for ease and accessibility at every turn. Outside, the possibilities continues on 1.39 acres of unrestricted land: Two versatile storage buildings for tools, toys or hobbies; Paved driveway access; Ample space for gardening, or add a custom garage/workshop; (Rooms with furniture are Virtually staged; Front Yard at Creek also Virtually Landscaped). Schedule your private showing today—your mountain paradise awaits! .
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Price cut: $3.5K (8/14)
$349,500
208 Murdock Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
4beds
2,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1.14 Acres Lot
$344,600 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Creek frontagePaved driveway accessDual primary suitesUpdated lightingStately brick homeSpacious pantrySpacious and functional kitchen
- 315 days
- 307
- 24
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Connie Ray connie7388@yahoo.com,
Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4315892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27' 0" X 12' 0"
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), See Remarks
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14' 0" X 12' 0"
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' 0" X 10' 0"
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10' 0" X 6' 0"
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 293.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23' 6" X 12' 6"
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Mud Room, Inside, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,132
- Total interior livable area: 2,132 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,132
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Bath 60 Inch Turning Radius, Bath Grab Bars, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Mobility Friendly Flooring, No Interior Steps, Ramp(s)-Main Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Glass Enclosed, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.14 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 086100880576
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Bakersville
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,338
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 315 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$344,600
$327,000 - $362,000
$2,186/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $349,500-1%$164/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $353,000-0.6%$166/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $355,000-1.1%$167/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $359,000-2.7%$168/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $369,000-1.6%$173/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $375,000-1.1%$176/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $379,000-1.2%$178/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Price change | $383,700-0.6%$180/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $385,900-0.5%$181/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $387,900-0.3%$182/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $388,900-0.3%$182/sqft |
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| 1/11/2026 | Price change | $389,900-2%$183/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Price change | $397,900-0.5%$187/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+195.9%$188/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $135,140$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,338 +1.6% | $209,000 |
| 2024 | $1,317 | $209,000 |
| 2023 | $1,317 | $209,000 |
| 2022 | $1,317 +48% | $209,000 +52.7% |
| 2021 | $890 | $136,900 |
| 2020 | $890 | $136,900 |
| 2019 | $890 | $136,900 |
| 2018 | $890 +2.5% | $136,900 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $868 +8.3% | $133,500 |
| 2016 | $801 +9900% | $133,500 |
| 2015 | $8 -99% | $133,500 |
| 2014 | $801 -14.2% | $133,500 -21% |
| 2013 | $933 +20.1% | $168,900 |
| 2012 | $777 | $168,900 |
| 2011 | $777 | $168,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $168,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28705
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Mitchell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




