- 2
- beds
- 3
- baths
- 2,600
- sqft
- 2002
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 100606482
- Neighborhood:
- Not In Subdivision
- County:
- Cherokee
- Listed By:
- Allison Ralph - Nantahala Real Estate
Sponsoring Broker: Christine Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
Country living on the Georgia line off Spur 60, with seasonal mountain views, a pond, and a short drive to Blue Ridge, Murphy, and the rest of the mountains. The house is built for gathering. An open style kitchen with large island, opens into a sitting room with a stacked-rock fireplace, and the living room has both a woodstove and a gas heater. There is also a large additional living room, plus a guest suite for overnight company. The primary suite and laundry are on the main floor, with a formal dining room, additional guest bathroom and loft rooms giving you extra space for visitors or an office. A covered porch runs the length of the front, with a covered, screened deck out back. The land is currently 8.89 acres and is private enough for trails and everyday country use and it is unrestricted, so horses and chickens are welcome. A garage, workshop, and woodshed are already here, along with 50-amp service for an RV. Additional septic systems on the property make it realistic to add homes later, create a family compound, or keep a ready spot for a camper or two. At closing, roughly one acre will be surveyed off for a large newer doublewide that is on site. You can also choose the option to purchase that home and land with the property.
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 2002
- 7.89 Acre Lot
- 1 Car Garage
- 50 days on Market
-
- Bedrooms
- 2
-
- Bathrooms
- 3
-
- Year Built
- 2002
-
- Stories
- 1.0
-
- Construction Materials
- Frame, See Remarks
-
- Foundation
- See Remarks
-
- Garage Spaces
- 1.0
-
- Parking Features
- Gravel, Attached, Garage, Basement
-
- Living Area
- 2600.0
-
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island
-
- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
-
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Wood
-
- Patio And Porch
- Porch, Rear Porch
-
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
-
- Heating
- Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
-
- Basement
- Crawl Space, None
-
- Acres
- 7.89
-
- Lot Features
- Wooded
-
- Water Front Features
- Pond
-
- View
- Pond
-
- Utilities
- Other, See Remarks
-
- Water
- Well
-
- County
- Cherokee
-
- City
- Murphy
-
- Neighborhood
- Not In Subdivision
-
- Zip Code
- 28906
-
- High School
- Murphy High School
-
- Middle School
- Murphy Middle
-
- Elementary School
- Murphy
-
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Price History
| 09/26/2026 | Listed | $525,000 |
| Source: Hive MLS #100606482 | ||
| 04/04/2023 | Sold | $430,000 |
| Source: Hive MLS #98533215 | ||
| 01/16/2023 | Listed | $449,900 |
| Source: Hive MLS #98533215 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 08/20/2024 | Intrafamily Transfer - Transaction is between related parties for any reason & no consideration. | $0 |
| 01/17/2024 | Intrafamily Transfer - Transaction is between related parties for any reason & no consideration. | $0 |
| 04/04/2023 | Warranty Deed | $430,000 |
| 04/19/2017 | Intrafamily Transfer - Transaction is between related parties for any reason & no consideration. | $0 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
Mortgage History
| 05/28/2026 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $415,000 |
| 11/08/2024 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $75,000 |
| 06/06/2023 | Open End with Future Advance Clause / Open End Mortgage | $220,000 |
| 06/01/2016 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $60,000 |
| 12/02/2010 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $40,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $525,000 with 2,600 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $202 per square foot.
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490 Nichols Rd was listed on September 26, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 50 days.
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This home was built in 2002, making it approximately 24 years old.
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490 Nichols Rd sits on a 7.89-acre lot, which is 343,688 square feet.
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- Elementary: Murphy
- Middle: Murphy Middle
- High: Murphy High School
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Last Updated: November 15, 2026 at 03:40PM | Source: Hive MLS | MLS#: 100606482
