526 McDonald Rd

Murphy, NC 28906

$849,900
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Description

Spacious 4BR/4BA Home on Nearly 3 UNRESTRICTD Acres with FIBER OPTIC INTERNET! Enjoy privacy and convenience in this beautifully designed mountain retreat located just off a paved road. This home offers two master suites—one on the main level and another in the loft—plus multiple living spaces to spread out and relax. The great room features a cozy gas-log fireplace, while the finished walkout basement includes a family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a bedroom, office/craft room, and storage....Spacious 4BR/4BA Home on Nearly 3 UNRESTRICTD Acres with FIBER OPTIC INTERNET! Enjoy privacy and convenience in this beautifully designed mountain retreat located just off a paved road. This home offers two master suites—one on the main level and another in the loft—plus multiple living spaces to spread out and relax. The great room features a cozy gas-log fireplace, while the finished walkout basement includes a family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a bedroom, office/craft room, and storage. The kitchen boasts hardwood floors, abundant cabinetry, and granite countertops. Outdoors, multiple springs feed a branch and small creek in front, and the property is bordered on one side by Hanging Dog Creek, known for its trout fishing. Enjoy relaxing on the creekfront deck, tubing or kayaking right from home, or simply soaking in the views of the creek, mountains, and surrounding fields. Set on an elevated bluff with direct creek access (no road easement and not in a floodplain), this home features a wraparound porch, a firepit area, and a detached 2-car garage with an unfinished upper level—framed for a potential 1bd/1.5ba guest suite with electrical already roughed in. Upgrades include Kohler porcelain cast-iron fixtures, a Generac generator, and a 500-gallon buried propane tank. This property truly has it all—creek frontage, mountain views, privacy, and modern comfort—ready for you to make it your mountain sanctuary! More photos coming soon!

Property Details for 526 McDonald Road

View
Yes
Architectural Style
Chalet, Modern
Furnished
Furnished
Parking Spaces Total
2
Township
Hanging Dog
View
Pasture, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Creek
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 11:01 AM

Property Details for 526 McDonald Road

StatusActive
MLS #420158
Days on Market47
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residential
Year Built2009
Lot Size2.91 AC / 126,759 SF
CountyCherokee County

Location

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Building Information for 526 McDonald Road

Stories2Year Built2009Building Size-Lot Size2.91 AC / 126,759 SF

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$4,452 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,200

Property Taxes

$252

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 526 McDonald Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -84.0682322, 35.1422888
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Cherokee
  • Directions: From Blairsville, 19/129N, (R) Hwy 64, (L) Hiwassee Street, ("L") at roundabout onto Tennessee Street to (R) Hanging Dog Rd, (L) Ebenezer, (L) McDonald, Driveway on (R). SIP
  • Latitude: 35.1422888
  • Longitude: -84.0682322
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Parcel Number: 458400555404000
  • Zip Code: 28906
  • Topography: Level,Sloping,Rolling
  • MLS Area Major: Ar 9 Cherokee NC
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 9B
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Detached, Driveway, Gravel
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Cherokee County
  • Elementary School District: Cherokee County
  • High School District: Cherokee County
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Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.91
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 126759.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Frontage Type: Road, Branch, Creek
  • Living Area: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 2009
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Fire Pit, Retaining Walls
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Patio, Open, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Finished
  • Baths Full: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4
  • Baths Total: 4.0
  • Beds Total: 4.0
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Composite, Other
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Electric, Dual Fuel, Propane
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sheetrock, Wood, Loft, See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Stories: 2.0

Property History for 526 McDonald Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1113650935

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1113650935

$135,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 526 McDonald Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,027 ($252 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,510 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size126,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2009CountyCHEROKEEAPN458400555404000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 526 McDonald Road

This home is within Cherokee County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Murphy Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Murphy Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Murphy High
Public - 9 to 12
Tri-County Early Col
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Murphy Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Murphy Middle
Public6 to 8

Murphy High
Public9 to 12

Tri-County Early Col
Public9 to 13

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More information about 526 McDonald Road, Murphy, NC 28906

526 McDonald Road is a single family home for sale in Murphy, NC 28906. This property was listed for sale on November 7, 2025 by Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Murphy, it's currently listed at $849,900. It has been on the market for a total of 47 days and was last sold on December 12, 2005. This listing's school district is Cherokee County School District. Nearby schools include Murphy Elementary, Murphy Middle and Murphy High. 526 McDonald Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, single family home built in 2009.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Murphy, Carol Robinson

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