$279,900
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

178 Lemon Drop Ln Murphy, NC 28906

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.68 Acres

Recently Sold

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of June 2025

Cozy, Rustic, Log sided, ranch style cabin in the mountains at an affordable price! One car garage, storage shed, full length covered porch to relax and enjoy the outdoors. More privacy around the back side to soak up the sun. Appliances included, recently renovated kitchen cupboards with added pantry and storage. Enjoy the like new gas fireplace on the chilly nights. You'll like the easy access to and from town, with state paved roads to the subdivision. Close to the lake, shopping, casino and restaurants. This would make a great vacation rental cabin or second home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dottie Colestock

BIG Realty! Brokerage Email: 8288376464, info@bigrealtync.com License #311188 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Paige McKnight

eXp Realty, LLC License #320280

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $939

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Big Rock Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 454200377408000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$939

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Road
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Big Rock
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Country/Rustic
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Slab
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Ventless, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Seasonal, Trees/Woods
  • Topography: Level,Sloping,Rolling
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Log, Log Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Garden, Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Covered
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Mini-Split
  • Heating: Electric, Mini-Split
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hiawassee Dam

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29620.8
  • Parcel #: 454200377408000

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 19A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Marques Debora A and Marques John M
Bought by
Benedict Darrell
Seller's Agent
Dottie Colestock
BIG Realty!
Buyer's Agent
Paige McKnight
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$273,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.94%
Original Mortgage
$154,900
Outstanding Balance
$154,370
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$118,755

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2022
Sold by
Marques John M and Marques Debora A
Bought by
Barrett Carl and Barrett Brenda

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2013
Closed on
Jan 21, 2014
Sold by
Wade David G
Bought by
Marques Debora A and Marques John M
Seller's Agent
Kathy Vetten
EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Vetten
EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop.
List Price
$106,900
Sold Price
$88,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-17.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.11%
Original Mortgage
$71,632
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2013
Closed on
Jun 11, 2013
Sold by
Wagner Phyliss L
Bought by
Wade David G
Seller's Agent
Kathy Vetten
EXIT Realty Mountain View Properties
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Caulder
COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL METRO BROKERS
List Price
$103,000
Sold Price
$103,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.42%
Original Mortgage
$89,600
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Mann John and Mann Lynda
Bought by
Wagner Phyllis L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $88,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $103,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $91,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $154,900 VA
Closed $154,900 VA
Previous Owner $71,632 FHA
Previous Owner $89,600 VA
Previous Owner $51,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $279,900 0.0% --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $279,900 0.0% --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $279,900 +218.1% --
01/24/2014 01/24/14 Sold $88,000 -17.7% -- View Prior Sale
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2013 06/15/13 For Sale $106,900 +3.8% --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 Sold $103,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
05/02/2013 05/02/13 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2013 03/15/13 For Sale $103,000 -- --
Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $939 $121,090 $0 $0
2024 $0 $121,090 $0 $0
2023 $0 $121,090 $0 $0
2022 $0 $121,090 $0 $0
2021 $0 $121,090 $15,000 $106,090
2020 $60 $121,090 $0 $0
2019 $605 $92,790 $0 $0
2018 $605 $92,790 $0 $0
2017 $0 $92,790 $0 $0
2016 $605 $92,790 $0 $0
2015 -- $92,790 $21,900 $70,890
2012 -- $92,790 $21,900 $70,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 414522

Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

APN: 4542-00-37-7408-000