NOT LISTED FOR SALE

86 Lightning Bug Ln Murphy, NC 28906

Estimated Value: $382,897

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
$307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 13, 2025

Last sale price $385,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,173 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Spa
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet

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

Charlie Dickey

EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop. License #230004 Listed on: 09/08/2025

EXIT Realty Mtn View  Prop.

Co-Listed By

Kathy Vetten

EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop. License #190507

Last Buyer's Agent

Dexter Hubbard

Department Of Veterans Affairs License #206894

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,406

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Indoor Spa
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Bear Trail Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4540026896900

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,406

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

1.39 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Original List Price: 399000.00
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1248.00
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • List Price Per Sqft: 319.71
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Attic Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Log, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Fiber Optic
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
  • 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: 1768
  • Lot Number: 26
  • Zoning: None
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Lot Size: 1.39+/-Acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60548.00
  • Parcel#: 4540026896900
  • Permitted Use: Public

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: Road/Water
  • Tax Amount: 1405.97

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Charlie Dickey
EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Dexter Hubbard
Department Of Veterans Affairs
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.51%
Current Estimated Value
$382,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,103
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.84%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Outstanding Balance
$307,713
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$75,184

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Vetten
EXIT Realty Mtn View Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Adams
Bath Creek Realty
List Price
$146,000
Sold Price
$146,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $308,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $308 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $399,000 +173.3% $320 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Sold $146,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2016 04/06/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $146,000 -- $92 / 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 $1,406 $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: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 98518880

Hive MLS

APN: 4540-02-68-9690-000

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