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    86 Lightning Bug Ln, Murphy, NC 28906

    2beds
    1,248sqft
    Residential
    Built in 2016
    1.39 Acres Lot
    $384,400 Zestimate®
    $308/sqft
    $1,996 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $384,400

    $261,000 - $569,000

    $1,996/mo

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    What's special

    Seasonal mountain viewsCovered porchesNatural lightLush green astroturfMatching detached one-car garageWrap-around side decksRustic beams
    Murphy, NC – Beautiful 2 Bed, 2 Bath mountain chalet-style home located in “Bear Trail” on 1.39+/- wooded acres with seasonal mountain views. This property features a matching detached one-car garage plus a private screened outdoor pavilion w/ a heated hot tub for relaxation. The exterior of the home includes a metal roof, log siding, covered porches, and wrap-around side decks, plus a large gated yard for pets with lush green AstroTurf that never needs mowing. The interior includes all wood tongue & groove ceilings and walls, 12” pine plank flooring throughout, Beautiful custom tile showers and tile floors in both bathrooms. The open great room has cathedral ceilings w/ rustic beams and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light, a a stack stone gas log fireplace w/logs in the living room. There is a large bedroom & bath that can be used as a master, while the large private loft also offers a 2nd master/guest bedroom & bathroom that has a private balcony to enjoy the outdoors. The main floor great room has access to the covered porches and fenced yard, which leads to the screened pavilion w/ a heated hot tub. The home is being sold furnished, making it move-in ready by Just bringing your personal items. Additional features include paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber optic internet perfect for working from home or staying connected with family and friends. The property is conveniently located a few miles near the Tennessee line, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and McCaysville, Georgia, and Downtown Murphy, NC, for shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and entertainment. The property is only a short distance to Lake Hiawassee, Lake Nottely, and Lake Blue Ridge for boating and fishing adventures. Wow, Murphy, NC, also known as the City of Flowers, is located in Cherokee County and has 92,000+ acres of U.S. Forest Service land for outdoor enthusiasts. The seller is asking only $399,000. I can't wait to show you this beautiful, private, Mountain Chalet!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kathlene Vetten 828-361-0360,

    EXIT Realty Mountain View Properties

    Bought with:

    Dexter Hubbard, Sr., 206894

    REMAX Mountain Properties

    Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 418713

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main,Upper
    Heating
    • Central, Heat Pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood, Loft, See Remarks, High Speed Internet
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile
    • Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
    • Basement: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,248
    • Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage, Driveway, Asphalt
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Open
    • Exterior features: Private Yard, Retaining Walls
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal
    • Frontage type: Road
    Lot
    • Size: 1.39 Acres
    • Topography: Level,Sloping,Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4540026896900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Chalet,Country
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • Frame, Wood Siding, Log Siding, See Remarks
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2016

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Shared Well
    • Utilities for property: Fiber Optics

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Pavilion, See Remarks
    Location
    • Region: Murphy
    • Subdivision: Bear Trail

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $400 annually

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/13/2025Sold$385,000-3.5%$308/sqft
    Source: NGBOR #418713 Report a problem
    11/1/2025Pending sale$399,000$320/sqft
    Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #153731 Report a problem
    9/11/2025Listed for sale$399,000+173.3%$320/sqft
    Source: NGBOR #418713 Report a problem
    5/6/2016Sold$146,000+265%$117/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/30/2006Sold$40,000$32/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $188,710
    2024$1,338 +0.8%$188,710
    2023$1,328 $188,710
    2022-- $188,710
    2021$1,120 +7.2%$188,710
    2020$1,045 $188,710 +27.3%
    2019-- $148,220
    2018-- $148,220
    2017-- $148,220
    2016-- $148,220 +380.5%
    2015-- $30,850

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28906

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