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$680,000
Property Description
This gated community offers a stunning log-style mountain home showcases exceptional custom design and craftsmanship throughout. Rich wood details accent every room, highlighted by a magnificent vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a beautiful custom finish. This home provides an impressive two-story stacked stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the main living area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chef's kitchen is thoughtfully designed with double ovens, a gas cooktop, refrigerator, and a charming farmhouse style sink, all complemented by gleaming wooden floors that flow throughout the main level. The Master Bathroom offers a tiled shower and a double vanity for added comfort and style. Also, the Master Bedroom is on the main level and has glass sliding doors that open up to a spacious outside deck. Upstairs, a versatile loft provides the perfect space for a guest bedroom, office, playroom, or relaxing sitting and that space offers a great mountain view through spacious windows. Added to the loft is a split heat and air system for extra comfort. The downstairs lower level is ideal for entertaining, featuring a pool table, glass pebble fireplace, dry bar, and two additional bedrooms. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a covered deck showcasing a stone fireplace, ample covered and uncovered deck space, and breathtaking views overlooking a tranquil pond and surrounding mountains. This home perfectly combines rustic elegance with modern luxury for the ultimate mountain retreat. If all this was not enough, this home includes a utility garage and Generac Generator to give you an added peace of mind.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 286 Kates Dr
General
- Sold For: $680,000
- Taxes: $1,033 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 98524159
- Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Basement, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Generator
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Wood, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Gated
- Equipment: Generator
Parking
- Attached garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Carport, Attached, Gravel
Location
- County: Cherokee
- Driving Directions: From Murphy, travel west on US 64 to Hwy 294. Travel Hwy 294 6.2 Miles and turn Left onto Candy Mountain Road. Travel Candy Mountain 5.3 miles and turn left onto Reserve Drive. After going through the gate for .1 miles, turn slightly to the right onto Kates Drive to the end of the road.
School Information
- Middle School: Hiwassee Dam
- High School: Hiwassee Dam
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Fireplace(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Log
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Metal
- Square Feet: 3,190
- Year Built: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.01
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 87,556
- Lot Dimensions: 2.01
- Zoning: Deed Restricted
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $235.05
- Tax Amount: $1,033.39
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 452300339816000
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Schools
Schools serving 286 Kates Dr
School District:Cherokee County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle 337 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 | PK-8 | 2.7 mi |
Hiwassee Dam High 267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 286 Kates Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/18/2026
Sold
$680,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
286 Kates Drive, Murphy, NC 28906 (MLS# 98524159) is a Single Family property that was sold at $680,000 on March 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 286 Kates Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Murphy? You can browse all Murphy real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
