$335,000
SOLD APR 27, 2026

296 Lightning Bug Ln Murphy, NC 28906

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
1.14 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 27, 2026

$222 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Workshop
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2026

FULLY FURNISHED CHALET STYLE LOG HOME, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths on over 1 acre, wooded setting. This well cared for Chalet features all wood interior, open floor plan with large breakfast bar, multiple built in storage solutions, spacious loft for guest suite, office, or additional living area. Living room and master bedroom open out to a large covered deck for relaxing and entertaining. A fire pit adds to the outdoor enjoyment. A beautiful stone fireplace in the living room adds the finishing touch to this beautiful setting. In addition, an outbuilding serves as a workshop and additional storage. Only a short distance to Murphy for restaurants & shopping. Also close to lakes & rivers for fishing, boating, hiking and outdoor enthusiasts!! MOUNTAIN LIVING AT IT'S BEST!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Goebel Team

Carolina Mountain Homes Listed on: 02/17/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Darrin Hughes

Department Of Veterans Affairs License #205449

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,689

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Bear Trail Mountain Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 30-4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 454002589082000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,689

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

1.14 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Original List Price: 354900.00
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1512.00
  • Other Structures: Storage, Outbuilding
  • List Price Per Sqft: 234.72
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Workshop
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.00
  • Attic Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Fiber Optic
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Propane
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Fireplace(s), Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 1635
  • Lot Number: 30-4
  • Zoning: None
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.14
  • Lot Size: 1.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 49658.00
  • Parcel#: 454002589082000
  • Permitted Use: Public

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Lot: 30-4
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: N/A
  • Tax Amount: 1688.77

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2026
Closed on
Mar 24, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Goebel Team
Carolina Mountain Homes
Buyer's Agent
Darrin Hughes
Department Of Veterans Affairs
List Price
$354,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-5.61%
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
53.75%
Original Mortgage
$251,250
Outstanding Balance
$251,005
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$114,090

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Jan 29, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michelle Spies
Carolina Mountain Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jane Goebel
Carolina Mountain Homes
List Price
$234,000
Sold Price
$234,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $335,000 Ice Mortgage Technology Inc
Warranty Deed $234,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $251,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/27/2026 04/27/26 Sold $335,000 -5.6% $222 / Sq Ft
03/28/2026 03/28/26 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2026 02/17/26 For Sale $354,900 +51.7% $235 / Sq Ft
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Sold $234,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $234,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
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 $1,689 $229,110 $0 $0
2024 $16 $229,110 $0 $0
2023 $1,596 $229,110 $0 $0
2022 $1,596 $229,110 $0 $0
2021 $1,344 $229,110 $20,000 $209,110
2020 $930 $166,340 $0 $0
2019 $1,018 $162,650 $0 $0
2018 $1,018 $162,650 $0 $0
2017 $1,018 $162,650 $0 $0
2016 $1,018 $162,650 $0 $0
2015 $1,018 $162,650 $61,050 $101,600
2012 -- $162,650 $61,050 $101,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 98500522

Hive MLS

APN: 4540-02-58-9082-000

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