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$385,000
Property Description
Murphy, NC - Beautiful 2 Bed, 2 Bath mountain chalet-style home located in "Bear Trail" on 1.39+/- wooded acres with seasonal mountain views. This property features a matching detached one-car garage plus a private screened outdoor pavilion w/ a heated hot tub for relaxation. The exterior of the home includes a metal roof, log siding, covered porches, and wrap-around side decks, plus a large gated yard for pets with lush green AstroTurf that never needs mowing. The interior includes all wood tongue & groove ceilings and walls, 12" pine plank flooring throughout, Beautiful custom tile showers and tile floors in both bathrooms. The open great room has cathedral ceilings w/ rustic beams and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light, a a stack stone gas log fireplace w/logs in the living room. There is a large bedroom & bath that can be used as a master, while the large private loft also offers a 2nd master/guest bedroom & bathroom that has a private balcony to enjoy the outdoors. The main floor great room has access to the covered porches and fenced yard, which leads to the screened pavilion w/ a heated hot tub. The home is being sold furnished, making it move-in ready by Just bringing your personal items. Additional features include paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber optic internet perfect for working from home or staying connected with family and friends. The property is conveniently located a few miles near the Tennessee line, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and McCaysville, Georgia, and Downtown Murphy, NC, for shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and entertainment. The property is only a short distance to Lake Hiawassee, Lake Nottely, and Lake Blue Ridge for boating and fishing adventures. Wow, Murphy, NC, also known as the City of Flowers, is located in Cherokee County and has 92,000+ acres of U.S. Forest Service land for outdoor enthusiasts. The seller is asking only $399,000. I can't wait to show you this beautiful, private, Mountain Chalet!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 86 Lightning Bug Ln
General
- Sold For: $385,000
- Taxes: $1,405 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 98518880
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: Short Term Lease
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Maintenance Roads, Water
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Parking
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved, Garage
Location
- County: Cherokee
- Subdivision: Bear Trail
- Driving Directions: Murphy NC - Corner of Hwy 64 West & Blairsville Hwy 19/129 - Travel Hwy 6 West Approx 5+/- miles to Right on Piper Dr. (at Bear Trail Sign), Travel Approx 0.5 to Right on Bear Trail, Travel 0.2 miles to Left on Lightning Bug Lane, follow left to top and then Travel short distance to (see sign 86) on Right, Turn Right here to First Driveway & Home on Right. See Sign.
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utility Description: Fiber Optic
Structural Information
- Construction: Log, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Metal
- Square Feet: 1,248
- Year Built: 2016
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.39
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 60,548
- Lot Dimensions: 1.39+/-Acres
- Frontage: Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Wooded, Other
- Zoning: None
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $319.71
- Tax Amount: $1,405.97
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 4540026896900
- Lot Number: 26
Listed by EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop., Charlie Dickey and EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop., Kathy Vetten
Sold by ReMax Mountain Properties, Dexter Hubbard
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Schools
Schools serving 86 Lightning Bug Ln
School District:Cherokee County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ranger Elementary/Middle 101 Hardy Truett Road, Murphy, NC 28906 | PK-8 | 1.5 mi |
Hiwassee Dam High 267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 | 9-12 | 5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 86 Lightning Bug Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/13/2025
Sold
$385,000
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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.
86 Lightning Bug Lane, Murphy, NC 28906 (MLS# 98518880) is a Single Family property that was sold at $385,000 on November 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 86 Lightning Bug Lane? 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.
