$385,000
SOLD NOV 13, 2025

86 Lightning Bug Ln Murphy, NC 28906

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
1.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$308 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Chalet
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2025

Murphy, NC – Beautiful 2 Bed, 2 Bath mountain chalet-style home located in “Bear Trail” on 1.39+/- wooded acres with seasonal mountain views. This property features a matching detached one-car garage plus a private screened outdoor pavilion w/ a heated hot tub for relaxation. The exterior of the home includes a metal roof, log siding, covered porches, and wrap-around side decks, plus a large gated yard for pets with lush green AstroTurf that never needs mowing. The interior includes all wood tongue & groove ceilings and walls, 12” pine plank flooring throughout, Beautiful custom tile showers and tile floors in both bathrooms. The open great room has cathedral ceilings w/ rustic beams and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light, a a stack stone gas log fireplace w/logs in the living room. There is a large bedroom & bath that can be used as a master, while the large private loft also offers a 2nd master/guest bedroom & bathroom that has a private balcony to enjoy the outdoors. The main floor great room has access to the covered porches and fenced yard, which leads to the screened pavilion w/ a heated hot tub. The home is being sold furnished, making it move-in ready by Just bringing your personal items. Additional features include paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber optic internet perfect for working from home or staying connected with family and friends. The property is conveniently located a few miles near the Tennessee line, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and McCaysville, Georgia, and Downtown Murphy, NC, for shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and entertainment. The property is only a short distance to Lake Hiawassee, Lake Nottely, and Lake Blue Ridge for boating and fishing adventures. Wow, Murphy, NC, also known as the City of Flowers, is located in Cherokee County and has 92,000+ acres of U.S. Forest Service land for outdoor enthusiasts. The seller is asking only $399,000. I can't wait to show you this beautiful, private, Mountain Chalet!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Vetten

EXIT Realty Mountain View Properties Brokerage Phone: 8288372288 License #190507 Listed on: 09/11/2025

EXIT Realty Mountain View Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Dexter Hubbard

REMAX Mountain Properties License #206894

REMAX Mountain Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Bear Trail Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4540026896900

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Road
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Bear Trail
  • Architectural Style: Chalet, Country
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
  • Has Basement: None
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood, Loft, See Remarks
  • Living Area: 1248
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main,Upper

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain(s), Seasonal
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Topography: Level,Sloping,Wooded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding, Log Siding, See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Retaining Walls
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Open
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pavilion, See Remarks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 400
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60548.4
  • Parcel #: 4540026896900

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 26

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Robert Malyska and Robert Tara Silver
Bought by
Hetzel Ryan and Hetzel Patsy
Seller's Agent
Kathy Vetten
EXIT Realty Mountain View Properties
Buyer's Agent
Dexter Hubbard
REMAX Mountain Properties
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.51%
Views
88

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Outstanding Balance
$307,713
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,453

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2024
Sold by
Malyska Tara Silver and Malyska Robert P
Bought by
Robert Malyska And Tara Silver Malyska Revoca and Malyska

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Landrith James and Landrith Marilyn
Bought by
Silver Malyska Tara and Malyska Robert P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2013
Sold by
Millard Lawrence M and Millard Susan
Bought by
Landrith James and Landrith Marilyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2006
Sold by
Landrith James and Landrith Marilyn
Bought by
Millard Laurence and Millard Susan
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $385,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $146,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $30,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $308 / Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2025 09/11/25 For Sale $399,000 -- $320 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

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 $1,406 $188,710 $0 $0
2024 $1,338 $188,710 $0 $0
2023 -- $188,710 $0 $0
2022 $0 $188,710 $0 $0
2021 $0 $188,710 $30,000 $158,710
2020 $0 $188,710 $0 $0
2019 $935 $148,220 $0 $0
2018 $935 $148,220 $0 $0
2017 $0 $148,220 $0 $0
2016 -- $148,220 $0 $0
2015 $179 $30,850 $30,850 $0
2012 -- $31,300 $31,300 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 418713

Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

APN: 4540-02-68-9690-000