Murphy Homes under $250,000

Welcome to Murphy, North Carolina, a charming city nestled in the heart of Cherokee County. Known for its stunning mountain vistas and rich history, Murphy offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. With its picturesque landscape and friendly community, it’s no wonder that Murphy is becoming a sought-after destination for homebuyers looking for a peaceful place to call home.

If you’re searching for affordable housing options, Murphy has an array of homes available for under $250,000. This makes it an ideal location for first-time homebuyers, families, and retirees alike. From cozy cottages to spacious family homes, the real estate market here is diverse, providing something for everyone. Imagine waking up to the sound of nature, with hiking trails and fishing spots just a stone’s throw away!

Murphy is not just about beautiful homes; it also boasts a vibrant downtown area filled with local shops, delightful eateries, and community events that bring residents together. The town's rich history is celebrated through various cultural activities, making it a great place to immerse yourself in the local heritage.

With its affordable housing, stunning surroundings, and a welcoming community, Murphy, NC is more than just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Whether you’re looking to settle down or invest in a vacation home, Murphy offers the perfect blend of tranquility and opportunity. Come explore what this hidden gem has to offer and discover your dream home today!

Newest Murphy Homes under $250,000

$149,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100610152 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1972 Year Built

Welcome to your private mountain retreat! Nestled on 4.3 unrestricted acres, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers the ideal combination of serene mountain living and daily convenience--located just minutes from town. Arrive via a private, well-maintained paved driveway that winds through the lush landscape. The property features a small, hidden creek offering soothing natural sounds. With over 4 acres of terrain, there is abundant room to expand--whether you envision building an additional cabin, adding a garage or workshop, establishing a garden, or creating a outdoor entertainment area. The existing 3-bed, 1-bath home presents a blank canvas for investors, renovators, or DIY buyers looking to build equity. The home is being sold AS-IS and requires repairs and updates, making it an exceptional opportunity for a custom overhaul, a fix-and-flip, or a future rental investment in a high-demand area

1226 Reservoir Rd, Murphy

$234,800

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100607853 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 619 SqFt. ⋅ 2012 Year Built

Tucked among the trees on just over an acre and a half, this FULLY FURNISHED traditional D-log cabin blends into nature with its modern practicality, metal roof, welcoming front porch, and expansive rear deck, creating an inviting, peaceful, restful area to live in. Enter from the front porch into an open-air kitchen and living area designed for entertaining or enjoying complete solitude. The kitchen features Ubatuba countertops a popular durable natural stone from Brazil, an island with bar seating, black appliances, including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. Upper and lower cabinets provide ample storage. A wall-mounted heating and air-conditioning unit provides year-round comfort. Classic tongue-and-groove knotty pine covers the floors, walls, and vaulted ceilings, filling the interior with warmth and character. Large windows bring abundant natural light into the airy space, while a stacked-stone fireplace casts a cozy glow. Mountain-etched glass doors celebrate the surrounding terrain and wildlife ambience that opens to a porch extending beyond the length of the home. From here, one can enjoy views of the gently sloping backyard, mature trees, and a small central clearing. Rock and wood steps built into the landscape provide backyard access. The main-level primary bedroom offers views of both the front and rear yards, plentiful light, and a sizable closet. Centrally located off the hall, the full bathroom includes a single-sink vanity, shower, and step-in tub. The Ubatuba countertop beautifully accents the golden tones of the natural wood. Conveniently and cleverly positioned between the kitchen and bathroom, is the combined laundry, utility, and storage room that makes efficient use of the home's footprint and optimum usage. Above, a ladder-accessible loft serves as the second bedroom, offering elevated views of the driveway and wooded surroundings. This distinctive two-bedroom, one-bath cabin delivers rustic charm, thoughtful functionality, and a quiet connection to nature. As an added convenience Fiber Optic internet is available. Also a radon mitigation system is included. Are you ready to take that deep breath, relax and live one with nature with all the luxuries this home offers? Recently appraised for $235,000!

167 Lemon Drop Ln, Murphy

$199,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100607246 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2000 Year Built

If you are looking for privacy in a nice cabin then this is it!! The home is located at the end of the road. When you pull into the driveway you will be mountain air and atmosphere. There is a screened in porch that can be used round. The open living room has a view to the kitchen. The hardwood floors are everywhere in the home and the bottles or Wood as well. You do have a basement level, but it is unfinished, but it could be finished off so that you have an additional living quarters. Large porch where you can view the mountains and hear the creek flowing across the street. An outdoor shed is included so that you can store your items whether you're looking for a place just to get away for the full time. This will be just perfect.

889 Wagon Train Rd, Murphy

$135,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100606777 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2020 Year Built

Discover the unique charm of this inviting home, offering a singular opportunity for tranquil living, designed for comfort and ease. The interior boasts a beautiful open living area, kitchen, bedroom and elegant bathroom. Outside features 2 outbuildings, Generac Whole-Home Generator, a carport, a creek, sitting on 2.29+/- level/gentle Acres, all nestled in a great location only a few miles from town, for your shopping, dining and entertainment needs This delightful property, with its considered design and prime location, invites you to envision a life of peaceful enjoyment.

31 Pear Ln, Murphy

$189,900

2 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 100605290 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,052 SqFt. ⋅ 1952 Year Built

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the warm, inviting feel buyers love, with wood paneling that creates a distinctive rustic atmosphere. A covered porch gives you a comfortable place to enjoy the mountain air, while multiple outbuildings provide valuable space for workshops, hobbies, tools or extra storage. Adjoining the four-lane makes getting around easy, and the location near the NC-GA-TN line puts you less than 15 minutes from McCaysville and Copperhill, where you'll find shopping, dining, riverfront recreation and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway stop. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, mountain getaway or a place with room for your projects, this one offers character, versatility and a hard-to-beat tri-state location.

44 Little Wolf Creek Rd, Murphy

$219,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100605145 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 600 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

Murphy NC-Brand New Construction - Fiber Optic Internet - Under Ground Utilities -This property is Located in a wooded setting in the Brand New Community''Brasstown Country Estates'' 1Bed/1Bath 20X30 Ranch Style Mountain Home, all one level living, plenty of room for a garage, home includes a durable metal roof, log sided, full covered back porch. The interior is tongue and groove wood ceilings with hard wood floors. Granite counter tops are from local business Murphy Granite Shop, The custom Pine Cabinetry made by local cabinet shop. When you enter the home you step into an open Great room with tall vaulted ceilings with rustic charm, stacked stone gas log fireplace for cool evenings and ambiance. Lots of natural ambient light. This property is 8 +/- miles from Downtown Murphy. Murphy has something for everyone. The Henn Theater and Harrah's Casino for evening entertainment and the TVA Hiawassee Lake for fishing and boating. There are downtown restaurants and shopping as well as medical facilities available minutes away. There are over 93,000 acres of US Forest Service for experiencing the great outdoors. The Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers are nearby for kayaking and whitewater rafting. There's so much more! I can't wait to show you this home! This home is built by a NC licensed contractor and meets the NC Building Codes and comes with a Certificate of Occupancy by Cherokee County Building Department. The contract will include $1400 appliance allowance plus other Buyer incentives to the Buyer at closing.

22 Abbie Rd, Murphy

$219,800

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100604819 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 987 SqFt. ⋅ 1938 Year Built

3.45 UNRESTRICTED ACRES just minutes from downtown Murphy and outside the town limits! This 2-bedroom home offers a bonus room, living room, dining room, large bathroom, separate laundry room, and a covered front porch; all in a spacious, wooded setting. The property offers an exceptional amount of usable space with two driveways, a massive parking area, and plenty of room for additional improvements, equipment, recreational vehicles, or future expansion. A large 3-bay metal building provides substantial garage, workshop, and storage space, while a detached 3-car carport and additional outbuilding add even more flexibility. With unrestricted acreage, multiple structures, abundant parking, and a convenient location close to Murphy, this property opens the door to a variety of possibilities. Use it as a primary residence, investment property, rental, home base for your hobbies or projects, or bring your own vision and take advantage of the land and improvements already in place. Properties offering this combination of unrestricted acreage, usable space, multiple outbuildings, and proximity to town don't come along every day--come see the possibilities for yourself.

800 Old Ranger Rd, Murphy

$249,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100602677 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 912 SqFt. ⋅ 2000 Year Built

Craving a mountain getaway where you can slow down, spread out, and actually enjoy your time at home? This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat delivers easy, comfortable living with an open layout that keeps everyone connected. Warm wood floors add character, while the cozy fireplace makes cool mountain evenings feel even better. Step outside to a screened side porch for bug-free relaxation, enjoy even more outdoor space on the rear porch, or gather around the firepit as the stars come out. A convenient laundry closet keeps everyday chores tucked away without sacrificing valuable living space. When you're ready to explore, shopping, dining, the Murphy River Walk, lakes, rivers, and abundant outdoor recreation are within reach. Whether you're searching for a full-time home or mountain escape, this one makes it easy to settle in and start enjoying Western North Carolina.

550 Evans Hollow Rd, Murphy

$249,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100601457 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 680 SqFt. ⋅ 2020 Year Built

Come home to the quiet of the mountains without giving up convenience. This inviting retreat sits in Whispering Hills, a peaceful community just minutes from downtown Murphy, with paved access and an easy drive to everyday needs. Step inside and the home feels warm and usable from the start. Granite countertops give the kitchen a polished, lasting finish--ready for simple weeknight meals or slow weekend mornings. The layout is easy to live in, with a comfortable flow that makes the space feel open and welcoming. It's the kind of house you settle into quickly, whether you're here full time or just for the weekend. The extras are what make it work. A finished metal roof is built for mountain weather and low upkeep. The screened-in porch is the heart of outdoor living--coffee at sunrise, a book in the afternoon, or evening air without the bugs. A detached garage adds real storage and workspace, and the paved parking area keeps parking and coming-and-going simple in every season. The location is the other big plus. Murphy sits where the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers meet, with lakes, forests, and trails all around. Downtown is close for dining, shops, and the River Walk. Nearby you'll find Hiwassee and Apalachia Lakes, the John C. Campbell Folk School, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino, and day trips to Blue Ridge, the Nantahala Gorge, and the Ocoee. Private enough to feel like a getaway, close enough to live well. Come see 305 Whispering Hills Rd and picture your next chapter in the mountains!

305 Whispering Hills Rd, Murphy

$233,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100600578 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 719 SqFt. ⋅ 1995 Year Built

Escape to the mountains with this charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin nestled on 1.37 peaceful acres with a beautiful creek adding to the serene setting. Step inside to the an inviting open floor plan designed for comfortable mountain living. The spacious kitchen features a large island with plenty of room for meal preparation, entertaining and gathering with family and friends. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the cozy living area. Retreat to your cozy bedroom, where comfort meets charm. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and new tile floor. Step outside onto the covered deck, the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee and enjoy the surrounding nature. The usable land offers endless possibilities for gardens, outdoor entertainment, or even a fire pit under the stars. An outbuilding provides additional storage for tools, outdoor equipment, or mountain toys. Home features new red oak hardwood floors throughout, new hot water heater, new spray foam insulation in crawl space, new gutters & guards, new water filter system. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or peaceful mountain retreat, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy, natural beauty, and relaxed mountain living.

372 Hunter Rdg, Murphy

$199,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100597767 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,836 SqFt. ⋅ 2007 Year Built

Beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 1.28 acres with a spacious, open floor plan. The large primary suite features two luxurious bathrooms with vanities, facilities and showers. One also features a large soaking tub. You will love the huge Master Bedroom walk-in closet. Spacious guest bedrooms and an updated guest bathroom provide plenty of room for family and guests. The completely updated kitchen offers new stainless-steel appliances, new cabinetry and countertops, a large island, and additional counter space. Enjoy casual meals in the eat-in kitchen or entertain in the separate dining room. A convenient laundry room is located just off the kitchen, along with a spacious mudroom offering additional storage and functionality. With modern updates, generous living spaces, and plenty of land, this move-in-ready home is a must-see! Conveniently located between Walmart and the Valley River Casino Complex.

1985 Andrews Rd, Murphy

$199,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100595353 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,020 SqFt. ⋅ 1983 Year Built

Step into your new home today! This charming two-bedroom, one-bath home offers an inviting open-concept layout with thoughtful updates and easy one-level living. Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, or looking for a comfortable retreat, this home checks all the boxes. The beautifully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a spacious island, and stylish updated lighting. The single-level floor plan and gently sloping 1.05 acre lot provide added convenience for everyday living. And don't miss the outdoor space! A huge rear deck overlooks the peaceful wooded lot and offers plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The welcoming front porch, complete with a rocking chair, is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the setting. Convenient, comfortable, and move-in ready--this one won't last long!

737 Ranger Rd, Murphy

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