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250 Hickory Woods Trl, Murphy, NC 28906

House Description

Well-kept 2 Bed 1 Bath lofted cabin on gorgeous 2.51 acres. Property includes a guest cottage on Walker creek, fenced yard, and carport. End of the road privacy. In the desirable, quiet and friendly Deerfield neighborhood in Murphy, NC - Beautiful 844 sq foot lofted cabin on 2.51 acres with forest/field/creek, carport, fenced in yard, and 225 sq ft dry guest cottage (with electric) on a mossy creek. Built Fall 2019. Completely private and your neighbors will be donkeys, horses and deer. Very economical property! Electric + fiber internet averages $100-150/month. No gas to maintain. HOAs are $580 per year for paved roads and water (shared well). 1 acre field lot parcel can be separated and sold as an investment or room for the family to grow (ready with electric and prior septic permit). New hot water heater 3/2025, new stove 10/2025, new cabin stain summer 2024.Great opportunity for vacation home! 15-20 mins to downtown Murphy and Valley River Casino. Blue Ridge/Blairsville/Helen, GA close by! Pigeon Forge 2.5-3 hours away. Atlanta and Chattanooga 2 hours away. Nantahala National Forest is just down the road a mile or so from the home with access to Panther Top Fire Tower, Panther Top Shooting Range, and the beautiful Hiwassee Lake for kayaking, birdwatching, etc.

Highlights

Listed by David Ritz , 828-361-4500 ReMax Mountain Properties , 828-837-3002. Hive MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

2.51

HOA Fee

580 Annually

Year Built

2019

County

Cherokee

Neighborhood

Deerfield

Listing ID

98544175

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$1,484

Taxes

$184

HOA

$580

Home Price

$288,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$57,600

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$1,484.12

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$1,484.12	$183.60	$580.00	$2,247.72
Yearly	$17,809.48	$2,203.20	$6,960.00	$26,972.68
Total	$534,284.38	$66,096.00	$208,800.00	$809,180.38