317 W Hills Dr, Murphy, NC, 28906
About This Home
Dreaming of a cabin in the woods with sunny space for a garden, too? With an Osburn high efficiency wood-burning fireplace with blower upstairs, 16KW propane Generac generator, and an 8x12 greenhouse and productive organic garden, this well-maintained 3 bed/2 bath cabin on 4.8 acres will let you live the self-sufficient lifestyle you’ve dreamed of. The property features a 1,500 sq, ft. home with a screened front porch, covered back deck, a separate shop and wood storage area, and two-car carport with attached storage room and wood shed. The sunny hillside garden and greenhouse are fenced and currently producing. Main level: One bedroom and bath, newly renovated kitchen and laundry with all new appliances, open concept living room/dining with fireplace. Two decks.. Upper: Two bedrooms and bath, one with private balcony. Bonus Points! Three water collection barrels Solar powered greenhouse, can grow through winter Four acres of private hiking trails Mountain view from greenhouse Stacks of seasoning firewood Fiber optic internet Tons of storage Suitable for a vacation home or year-round living. Interior furnishings, gardening supplies and outdoor tools negotiable.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Foundation: Footing
- Roof: Metal
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Freezer,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Pantry,Window Treatments,Ceiling Fan(s),Drywall,Washer/Dryer Connection,Master on Main,Laundry on Main
- Flooring: Other,Carpet,Laminate,Linoleum / Vinyl
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat pump,Other,Electric,Wood / Pellet
- Cooling features: Central
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 454003331084000
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Lot size: 5 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Cherokee County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,820 | $21,840 |
| Home Insurance * | $132 | $1,584 |
| Property Taxes | $224 | $2,688 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,376 | $28,512 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Listed for sale | $360,000 |
| 2024-07-31 | Listing removed | $495,000 |
| 2023-03-07 | Sold | $290,000 |
| 2023-02-13 | Pending sale | $339,000 |
| 2022-11-15 | Price change | $339,000 |
| 2022-09-05 | Price change | $389,000 |
| 2022-07-12 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2022-06-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-21 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2014-07-15 | Sold | $117,000 |
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