NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Lemon Drop Ln Murphy, NC 28906

Murphy Area

Estimated Value: $244,410 - $283,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
680 Sq Ft
$391/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 2, 2025

Last sale price $279,900 $412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,538 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Attic
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Garden

About This Home

As of June 2025

Are you looking for an affordable vacation getaway in the mountains? This cozy, rustic, log sided ranch style cabin is ready and able to make your trip to the mountains a memorable one! One car garage , storage shed, full length covered porch to relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. You have additional privacy around back to soak up the sun. Enjoy your like new, stack stone, gas fireplace on those chilly nights. Recently renovated kitchen cabinets with added pantry and storage. The drive to and from town is a breeze with gentle terrain and state maintained roads to the subdivision. Close to the Casino, restaurants, shops and Hiawassee Lake. The subdivision allows rentals, making it a great investment property or an enjoyable getaway to the mountains!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dottie Colestock

BIG Realty! License #197934 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Paige McKnight

eXp Realty License #245684

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 29,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 680 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Hiwassee Dam Middle School
  • Hiwassee Dam High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Internet Available

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

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0.68 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Original List Price: 279900.00
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 680.00
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • List Price Per Sqft: 411.62
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Types: Laundry, Dining Area
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
  • Attic Features: Access Only

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Finish: Log
  • Fencing: Other
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel, Paved, Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: DSL, Fiber Optic
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Roads, Water
  • Has H O A?: Yes

Schools

  • High School: Hiwassee Dam
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hiwassee Dam

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 1484/1684
  • Lot Number: 19A
  • Zoning: Single Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Size: .68
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29621.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2025-04-17
  • Parcel#: 454200377408000
  • Permitted Use: Public

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 19A

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dottie Colestock
BIG Realty!
Buyer's Agent
Paige McKnight
eXp Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900
Current Estimated Value
$265,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,047
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.34%
Original Mortgage
$154,900
Outstanding Balance
$152,992
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$112,861

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2013
Closed on
Jan 21, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Vetten
EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Adams
Bath Creek Realty
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
9.23%
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
Bought by
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
Bought by

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
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $154,900
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $71,632
Previous Owner $89,600
Previous Owner $51,000
Previous Owner $21,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $279,900 0.0% $412 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $279,900 +218.1% $412 / Sq Ft
01/24/2014 01/24/14 Sold $88,000 -17.7% -- View Prior Sale
12/25/2013 12/25/13 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: Hive MLS

Tax History

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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: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 98513052

Hive MLS

APN: 4542-00-37-7408-000

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