Enjoy the convenience of being right in the heart of Murphy, with restaurants, shops, and downtown amenities just a short walk away. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers plenty of room to live, relax, and entertain. The main living areas include a spacious kitchen, formal dining room, living room with a gas log fireplace, and a separate family room, providing plenty of space for everyday living and gatherings. Step outside to the screened-in porch, which leads directly to the outdoor in-ground pool, perfect for enjoying warm summer days and entertaining family and friends. A detached 2-car garage provides excellent parking and storage, while the additional bonus room offers versatile flex space that could be used as a home gym, office, hobby room, game room, or whatever best suits your needs. With its walkable in-town location, generous living spaces, private outdoor entertaining area, pool, and detached garage with bonus space, this Murphy home offers a rare combination of convenience and versatility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$132Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Howard & Mayfield Group• ReMax Town & Country - Blairsville
Listed by Pachy Curtis• ReMax Town & Country - Blairsville
This vintage home has all the charm & space you've been missing! Located inside the city limits of Murphy with a Circular, paved driveway for incredible access. Two car detached garage with a game room or a place for your guests to stay. Two car attached carport. Amazing pool in the back with an additional storage/workshop area. One level home is ready for you to put some personal design into. Large doorways and rooms. HUGE bathrooms! Large screened in porch. Huge trees provide incredible shade. Feels very private but you're in the city limits with walking access to all downtown has to offer! Does need remodeling. The game room could possibly be turned into an apartment.
Hive MLS #98532352
Apr 27, 2022
Sold
$260,000
$106/sq ft
Jul 26, 2021
Listed
$279,000
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,478 (−0.4%)
$96,000 + $128,940
$224,940
2024
$1,483 (+0.2%)
$96,000 + $128,940
$224,940
2023
$1,481 (+67.4%)
$96,000 + $128,940
$224,940
2021
$885 (+7.9%)
$96,000 + $128,940
$224,940
2020
$820 (−6.8%)
$38,400 + $123,540
$161,940
2019
$879
$38,400 + $123,540
$161,940
2018
$879 (−12.6%)
$15,000 + $139,710
$154,710
2017
$1,007
$15,000 + $164,140
$179,140
2013
$1,007
$15,000 + $164,140
$179,140
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
356 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,462
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,462
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
459215549133000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Historical weather
Murphy, NC • 28906
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 159 Cherry St
$324,888
$112 under list price of $325K
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