56 Waxwing Trl, Murphy, NC, 28906
About This Home
Escape the chaos and come home to this 2-bed, 3-bath mountain chalet, where warm wood interiors, soaring ceilings, and wraparound decks create the ideal blend of comfort and escape. The vaulted great room anchors the home with natural light and a striking fireplace, while the kitchen's breakfast bar invites easy mornings and relaxed entertaining. Two main-level bedrooms open directly onto the expansive deck, offering instant access to the outdoors. Upstairs, the loft suite with full bath offers a spacious retreat that could easily serve as the primary bedroom or a welcoming guest haven. A fully finished basement adds valuable flex space for hobbies, hosting, or downtime. Set on .86 acres with a wood-sided exterior, outbuilding storage, and a deck that wraps around three sides, this property is designed for real mountain living. Just minutes from Murphy's shops, restaurants, rivers, trails, and more, it's the kind of home that solves the question of where to recharge—without compromise.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subType: Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Range,Oven
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Sheetrock
- Flooring: Wood,Carpet
- Fireplace features: Vented
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,024
- Total interior livable area: 2,024 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 455100804115000
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Frontage type: Road
Lot
- Lot size: 0.86 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
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 | $1,971 | $23,652 |
| Home Insurance * | $143 | $1,716 |
| Property Taxes | $232 | $2,784 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,546 | $30,552 |
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
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Price change | $389,900 |
| 2025-06-11 | Price change | $399,900 |
| 2025-06-11 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
| 2016-03-07 | Sold | $170,000 |
| 2015-10-21 | Listed for sale | $179,000 |
| 2015-06-08 | Listing removed | $179,500 |
| 2015-06-06 | Price change | $179,500 |
| 2015-06-03 | Price change | $179,000 |
| 2015-04-30 | Price change | $179,500 |
| 2014-07-01 | Listed for sale | $185,900 |
| 2005-09-23 | Sold | $32,500 |
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