NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 McDonald Rd Murphy, NC 28906

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $424,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,644 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 3, 2025

Last sale price $380,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,201 / mo

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Furnished
  • 2.87 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of October 2025

Turn key mountain get away! Your own personal mountain park featuring fast flowing cold water trout stream and perfectly manicured land. Enjoy endless outdoor adventures with a private beach, a refreshing swimming hole, all surrounded by lush woods and open spaces. You can tube the stream as well by putting in at the beginning of the road and floating home! Unwind in the outdoor screened sitting area, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes, or gather around the firepit for an evening of relaxation. Nestled on the peak of the property, the towering original homestead chimney is nostalgic. This property is truly a diamond in the rough, offering many possibilities of private outdoor fun. As an additional perk, adjoining this property is a pasture full of long haired Highland cows for your view. This stunning property features a well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home complete with a cozy cast iron electric fireplace. Plenty of living space inside for those rainy days. Wrap around kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and functionality. Bar off kitchen opening up to the dining area for convenient hosting. Off the primary bedroom deck and outdoor dining area with mountain and pasture views. Additional outdoor storage space includes a workshop and single detached garage. This charming property is conveniently located to local vineyards, white water rafting, Harrah's CVR Casino and Hotel, Blue Ridge and McCaysville, GA. Come see it today while it's still available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Hopkins Team

Department Of Veterans Affairs Listed on: 07/18/2025

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzi Henry

Carolina Mountain Homes License #190493

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 2.87 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,644 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Workshop
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Ice Maker

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 458400554583000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

2.87 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker
  • Original List Price: 399900.00
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1644.00
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • List Price Per Sqft: 243.25
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closet(s), Furnished, Basement, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Attic Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Road Frontage Type: Creek
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 1556
  • Zoning: None
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.87
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 125017.00
  • Parcel#: 458400554583000
  • Permitted Use: Public

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kelly Hopkins Team
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Buyer's Agent
Suzi Henry
Carolina Mountain Homes
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-4.98%
Current Estimated Value
$389,817

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,817
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.41%
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Outstanding Balance
$304,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,817

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2003
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$380,000 None Listed On Document
$146,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $304,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $380,000 -5.0% $231 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $399,900 -- $243 / 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 $1,152 $159,500 $0 $0
2024 $12 $159,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,142 $159,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,142 $159,500 $0 $0
2021 $967 $159,500 $22,390 $137,110
2020 $1,005 $159,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,034 $164,720 $0 $0
2018 $1,038 $164,720 $0 $0
2017 $0 $164,720 $0 $0
2016 $1,005 $164,720 $0 $0
2015 $1,005 $164,720 $49,350 $115,370
2012 -- $164,720 $49,350 $115,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 98534757

Hive MLS

APN: 4584-00-55-4583-000

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