Mary King Mountain – A Large Subdivision in the Martin’s Creek Community of Murphy, North Carolina

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Mary King Mountain Hedden Road Entrance SignMary King Mountain is a very large subdivision in the Martin’s Creek Community of Murphy North Carolina. Only minutes from town, it has a great location and is located in the prettiest country of Cherokee County.

It consists of two parts that are divided by Hedden Road. The North Side, or Side A as it is referred to by the county records, is large enough that it essentially connects Caney Creek Road and Hedden Road together by its major thorough through – Rockridge Road.

At it’s widest points, it is almost 6,500 by 4,600 feet large (one mile is 5,280 feet). It is shaped like an L as illustrated by the outline of the development below:

Mary King Mountain Aerial View Outline

The thin black lines indicate land parcel boundaries, and the yellow boxes indicate roads, while the large red line shows the outline of Mary King Mountain and provides a good idea at just how vast it is in size.

The South Side, or side B, is quite vast as well. It is about 4,950 by 5,500 feet (again, 5,280 feet equals one full mile). It is illustrated below:

Mary King Mountain South Side B

Mary King Mountain was originally developed by two main men in the 80’s – Daryl Horne and Burke West. The original parcel consisted of 988.28 acres. When Horne developed the property, he put in gravel roads that met DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements so they could eventually be taken over by the state. One issue with it, which was common at the time, is there were no road fees instituted when the property was originally divided. Campers were okay because many buyers wanted to bring their RV’s to stay for vacations, but it is restricted against mobile homes. There was no community water, so each individual property owner had to drill their own well. Foresight was given to electricity because the entire tract has a blanket easement for utilities. In other words, it means every property has the ability to obtain power even if there’s not currently lines to it. Certain sections have overhead power while others have underground power.

Since Mary King was originally developed, many of the larger parcels have been further subdivided. Since the parcels were larger, it was feasible for an investor to purchase the property, divide it, and sell it off in acre or so lots. Many of the later investors even instituted a road fee to maintain their section of the road, which assists in making sure the roads are smooth and not like a wash board. Rockridge Road, the main thorough through road, is very wide and well maintained. Even though it is currently a gravel road, it is in excellent shape and stays well maintained.

Are you looking to buy or see what’s available in Mary King Mountain?
It’s tricky to find unless you know just how to search, so email me and I will send you every parcel and/or home for sale in Mary King. Don’t forget you can use our online resources to Search the MLS (Multiple Listing Service – aka, all properties for sale)or view Our Listings.

Are you considering selling your property in Mary King? Click here to get started!

 John Poltrock, CRS and Jessica Poltrock, ABR – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties in Murphy, North Carolina – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll-Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

3/2 Home for Sale in Martins Community of Murphy NC! WOW!

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Here’s a gorgeous home you don’t find every day in the Murphy, North Carolina area! A beautiful piece of real estate along with a home that stands out from all the rest! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2 car garage really set this home apart! It’s located in a great area of Murphy – the Martins Creek Community – which is where we live, too! It’s located right on Bergan Moore Road. Some of the features of this home are:

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Car Garage (with lots of storage)
  • Paved Road
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile (not vinyl)
  • Super Large Master Suite
  • Beautiful Mountain view
  • Level Yard!
  • and more! Watch the video!

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Tellico Offers 4 Wheel Drive Fun for Cherokee County NC!

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Tellico Plains offers those who like to be off road and four-wheel driving the place to do it! It is maintained by the US Forest Service, and for a mere $5, you can ride all day long. A $30 annual permit is also available. Jeeps, Bronco’s, ATV’s, Quads, Dirt Bikes, all those types of off road machines are welcome! If you ride an ATV or dirt bike, just be sure to bring a helmet because the USFS requires you wear one on their trails.

From Murphy, Tellico is located to the North on Davis Creek Road. From there, there’s all sorts of cabin rentals, Jeep repair centers, and other small businesses oriented toward making your off-road stay a better experience. If it’s important to you, be sure to ask if your cabin has electricity because some out there don’t.

One of the most exciting events hosted in Tellico is the Jeep Jamboree.

Tellico is an extraordinarily fun place to spend the day if you love the outdoors and gas-powered toys. While you’re out riding, be sure to be safe. Davis Creek Road and many of the trails in Tellico drop of steeply on the mountain with no gaurd rails. Be sure to slow down and take a steady pace because the mountains are unforgiving.

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For a map or more information, contact:
Tusquitee Ranger District, 123 Woodland Drive, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 837-5152,   Fax: (828) 837-8510

Directions to Tellico Plains from Murphy, NC– From the McDonalds in Murphy on Highway 64, turn North (left) onto Hiwassee Street and go to the first traffic light. Turn left at onto Tennessee Street and leave town. The road becomes Joe Brown Highway (there is a couple of places along here to buy gas) continue for 2.8 miles until you come to a blinking caution light. Turn right at caution light and continue for approx. 5.5 miles and turn right onto Davis Creek Road. Pavement will end soon and the US Forest Service entrance station will be on your left. Trail #1 starts here and continues through the ORV area and turns into River Road at the NC & TN state line.

Love Tellico and looking to buy your own peice of real estate there? Email me
and I will email you back a list of all the homes and land available there. There are many great investments (you can rent to other Jeepers) and personal use properties available there.

Own property and want to sell? Get started by clicking here.

John Poltrock, CRS and Jessica Poltrock, ABR – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties in Murphy, NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Real Estate in the Mountains of Murphy, NC and Cherokee County – Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

Do You Have What It Takes To Flip Houses in the Mountains of Murphy NC?

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Investing in real estate became a national pass-time about a few years ago. Now that we are in a different market, investors must be more wise and disciplined to make their investment yield the results they’re looking for. We’ve sold many spec homes for clients, including a chalet we built and sold ourselves in Glenn Oaks.

Most real estate investment gurus will tell you that “Anybody can do it.” “Anybody can flip houses and earn a hundred thousand dollars in their spare time, buying, fixing, and selling run-down homes.” Well, that’s not exactly true. If it were as easy as these gurus claim it is, everyone would be doing it. Unfortunately, the sheer number of people who have tried to become wealthy real estate investors and have failed proves that not everybody has what it takes to succeed.

The following list describes the most basic qualifications you need to get started:

•           Nights (or days if you work the night shift) and weekends off: Flipping houses is like moonlighting at another job. Part-time flippers, often called weekend warriors, can succeed as long as they are committed to treating flipping as another job.

•           Financial stability: You should be paying all of your bills on time, including the mortgage on your primary residence, before you consider taking on another financial burden. Don’t look at flipping as a way to solve your financial difficulties – you may end up digging yourself into a deeper hole.

•           Energy: Couch potatoes need not apply. You need plenty of energy to work on a home while fulfilling the responsibilities of your day job.

•           Ability to function in a crisis: Flipping a house is more complicated than it seems and always more of a challenge than it looks on TV. If you commonly feel overwhelmed already, taking on another burden may not be prudent.

•           Organizational expertise: With flipping houses, time is money, so you need to execute the flip as quickly as possible. This requires an organized mind. You have to act as contractor to make sure all materials are delivered on schedule and that your subcontractors aren’t tripping over one another.

•           Basic math skills: To be relatively certain that you will earn a profit, you need to be able to crunch some numbers. Overestimate expenses and underestimate profits to give yourself a safety buffer.

•           A supportive family: If you’re married, make sure your spouse supports this new venture. Otherwise, you will not only be fighting the world to flip houses for a profit, but you will also be fighting your partner. This often leads to failure both with the new venture and with the relationship.

You may notice that some skills have been omitted from the list, such as the ability to rehab a home or the ability to list and sell the home yourself. You do not need to have all the skills required to flip a home yourself. However, you do need to be able to fill the gaps with people who have the essential skills. For example, if you are not very good at estimating the costs of repairs, you may want to hire a contractor or professional home inspector who is aware of repair costs to inspect the home and provide you with detailed estimates. A real estate agent can often be indispensable in assisting you in determining how much to pay for a property and how much you can eventually sell it for.

Although many people who flip houses fly solo, you do not have to take that approach. In fact, you can often flip more homes and do a better job of it by building a team, complete with an agent, home inspector, mortgage broker, attorney, and handyman/contractor. This approach is particularly beneficial for those who are just learning the ropes.

Ralph R. Roberts, GRI, CRS is an experienced real estate investor and consultant and the author of Flipping Houses For Dummies (John Wiley & Sons).

Finding investment homes like the ones you need to turn a profit seems easy to a lot of folks, and finding the right property is often half the battle. If you’re looking for a property like this, be sure to subscribe to our blog – especially to Beat the Street! I’ve only had two houses that were perfect "flippers" in my personal inventory (I also find more other agents have listed), so when I do come across them, they sell fast! Both I sold in 10% of the average market time.

Long story short, if you’re looking to invest in flipping a home or even long term, you need The POLTROCK TEAM on your TEAM. Call us today and begin searching for your property in our listings or search the MLS.

John Poltrock, CRS – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll-Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

Fields of the Wood in Murphy NC – The World’s Largest Ten Commandments

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Murphy, North Carolina is located in the heart of the Bible Belt – and we’ve even heard it referred to as the “Buckle” of the Bible Belt. As such, it’s only fitting we are home to the World’s Largest Ten Commandments at Fields of the Wood in the Hiwassee Dam Community of Murphy NC.

Located about 18 miles from Murphy on NC Highway 294, the 200 acre Bible theme park features many well known features such as:

  • The All Nations Cross, which has flags from every nation where the Church of God is established
  • Prayer Mountain – on the way to the 80 foot altar, the long stairway has 29 important Bible teachings explained on headstone-like monuments
  • A Gospel Theater
  • a life-size replica of Golgotha
  • A replica of Jesus’s tomb
  • The Baptismal Pond
  • Duck Pond
  • Picnic Spots
  • Nature Trails
  • The Gift Shop
  • Solid Rock Café – featuring American styled food and homemade fudge
  • and more

It was the vision of the Church of God of Prophecy founder Ambrose Jessup Tomlinson. The monument itself was completed in 1945 and has been lovingly cared for by the Church of God of Prophecy ever since.

Fields of the Wood is open all throughout the year and has free admission for everyone. Interestingly enough, it was named the #1 family attraction in the Great Smoky Mountains in 2003.

If you would like more details on Fields of the Wood, call them at 828-494-7855 or visit their website at www.fieldsofthewoodbiblepark.com.

This is a very worthwhile attraction to see while you’re visiting Murphy, NC. I commonly take clients and folks to see Fields of the Wood because no matter what religion or denomination you are, it is a very impressive sight to see!

John and Jessica Poltrock – RE/MAX Mountain Properties in Murphy NC – The POLTROCK TEAM – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!!! – Homes, Land, and Commercial Real Estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Murphy, North Carolina

Top 10 Ways Sellers Can Guarantee Their Home Won’t Sell – A FREE RE/MAX Seminar

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RE/MAX Mountain Properties an their real estate agents will be hosting a seminar April 22, 2008, which is free to the public. It covers ways seller can present their home in a manner to give it the greatest likelihood to sell. A light dinner will be served as well.

Who: YOU and Guest Speakers!
What: Seminar on presenting your home to sell
Where: RE/MAX Cornerstone office located at 4800 US Highway 64 West in Murphy, NC
When: April 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 to 6:30 in the evening
Why: To help sellers learn how to get their home sold!

Guest Speakers will include:

  • Chris Vaughn – Professional Landscaper – will talk about inexpensive landscaping techniques to make your home have better curb appeal
  • Shannon Hogsed – will be talking about staging techniques on your home’s interior to make potential buyers want to make your home theirs
  • Mark Stalcup – Hometown Appraisals – will be discussing pricing your home to sell and why this is so important in today’s market
  • The owner of The Lazy Elk – Home Furnishings and what they have to offer

Come join us! Just call our office at 877-837-3002 and let the front desk know you will be there.

Murphy North Carolina City Lots Coming Up For Sale

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We’ll have two city lots for sale shortly in Murphy, North Carolina. They’re both in great parts of Murphy City Limits! They’re close to all the assets the city has to offer, like Hiwassee Valley Pool and Wellness Center. Prices will be less than 30k for one and 25k for the other. Look for them coming soon!

Interested? Want to beat the crowd? Email me and I’ll give you more info or call me toll free (877) 837-3002 at our REMAX office.

John and Jessica Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!!!

To Pave or not to Pave – That is the Question for My Murphy NC Real Estate

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A Freshly Paved Road in Murphy NCIt seems intuitive that paved roads are certainly an advantage when it comes to your real estate – regardless of whether it’s on a home or land. It makes travel much smoother, quieter, and overall a better experience. 

The majority of state maintained roads are all paved, with only a few exceptions in the further regions and communities of Cherokee County. Many of the residential areas of Murphy, North Carolina lack paved roads.  A few major subdivisions (most of which are relatively new) offer their residents pavement, such as Wolf Mountain Estates and Five Forks development in Murphy NC.

Interestingly enough, paving seems to not be a major driving force in lot sales. Regular raw land had a mere difference of $2,000 to have paving versus not. If you’re looking to boost the value of your vacant lot, paving does not seem to be the way to go. In fact, it seems that it would cost you more to have it done than it would return. Investment standpoint – don’t pave vacant land.

When it comes to homes, there’s more of a difference. In the past six months, homes with pavement (whether it be concrete or asphalt) sold for an average of $10,792 more.

Depending on how much paving you’ll need, it would likely be a worthy investment in your property. Based on the research I’ve done, the main reason you should do it, however, is because you want to enjoy it for yourself – not because you’re looking to make a return on your money.

 John and Jessica Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX of Murphy, North Carolina – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll-Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM for your real estate needs in the Mountains of Murphy, NC!

Turkey Creek Acres River Front Lots Now Available for Sale in Murphy NC!

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Turkey Creek Acres is now available for sale! Located in Murphy NC right off of Spur 60, it has convenient access to Murphy, Blue Ridge GA, and Blairsville GA. Featuring lots on the Nottley River and a few on a creek as well! You can find out more about the Nottley River in Murphy NC here.

Prices range from $14,850 to the highest end at 89,850 for properties with both creek and river frontage. Most homesites are in the 20’s to 40’s and river lots are in the mid 60’s – talk about great value! In fact, I think you’ll agree when you watch the video below:

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Each property has underground utilities, community well water, and will have a septic permit tailored to your dream home before you buy it.

Download the Flyer

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Read the Testimonial from the Watt family who bought Lot 16 in Turkey Creek

Read the previous post in Beat the Street.

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Creek

  • What kind of water system does it have? Every property owner in Turkey Creek has the ability to use the well system to bring running water to their home. Generally speaking, this will save you $5,000 or more over the cost of having to drill your own private well – not including maintenance.
  • What’s the likelihood of flooding from the Nottley River? According to NC Flood Maps, there’s a 0.2% chance of flooding. There’s both a Flood Plain and Watershed and you have to build your structure of the home above the Flood Plain. For more details on what exactly to do, call the Cherokee County Building Department at 828-837-6730.
  • What is a septic permit and why is it provided? A septic permit gives you permission from the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department to install a residential septic permit on the property you buy. It essentially tells you that your property has good soil and they you can build on it. Before you start construction, you will also need a building permit.
  • Can I bring my RV/Camper and enjoy my lot before I build a home? Yes! You may use your camper or RV for up to 30 days so long as you are occupying it.
  • How far am I from town? You’re close to Murphy, Blairsville (Georgia), and Blue Ridge (Georgia). You can be to Murphy in less than 10 minutes and to Blairsville or Blue Ridge in 10-15 minutes.

John and Jessica Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties – Bringing you the finest land for sale in the Blue Ridge Mountains – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

Wildblue Satellite Internet is a Terrible Company to the People of Murphy NC

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About a year ago, I wrote an article as to how Wildblue Satellite Internet was a great opportunity for folks in Murphy, North Carolina because it brings high speed Internet to anywhere in Cherokee County. Now I must tell you how poor my experience with them was.

After having them for a full year now, I can personally provide a testament to their disservice.  Do not waste your time or money on them unless you have no other option. Although I’ve not used them personally, I would consider the other alternative company, Hughesnet.

Don’t get me wrong, Wildblue works fine when it is set up correctly. Their problem is customer service is atrocious at best. They are not willing to do anything to help the customer, If you do decide to use them, make sure you do a speed test and it has the amount of bandwidth you’re supposed to have before the technician ever leaves.

If you would like to know more details of the experiences I had, here they are in bullets:

  • First sign was when I first got it, they were not willing to alter plans to show me the different speeds even though I was possibly willing to pay more. They wanted to bump up the plan, force me to pay for the entire month when I wanted less than ten minutes just to see if it was worthwhile to upgrade.
  • I referred at least two clients/friends to them when I first signed up that I know for fact purchased their service. As part of their referral program, they agree to take $50 off your bill as an incentive to send them business. Both I know mentioned my name and told them about the referral. They never gave me one cent credit on my bill even though I called them and told them about it, who bought their service. They could easily verify it on their computer.
  • After having it for a couple months, it caused problems switching back and forth between service providers. Example, going back and forth to the office was painful. I called and they had me change some setting. It helped some, but it took our office technician to actually fix it.
  • After 4 months or so, I inquired as to why I was only getting half the speed of what I was paying for. The representative agreed there was a problem and asked if I would like a technician to come out and check the dish. Of course I would! Good – that will be a $99 charge. What??!! I didn’t touch the dish and it has been like this since the beginning? Even the phone company comes out and fixes the lines if you have problems. In the end they would do nothing to help.
  • Blue Ridge EMC is running fiber Internet and I signed up with them around month 10 of the service just to have true high speed and began using it.
  • Month 11 – I call to cancel. Can’t do it till closer.
  • Month 11.5 – I called to cancel again. They agreed to send a technician out and fix it for free. Nope – too little too late. Offered a free month of service. Again, too little too late. Finally was able to cancel. Received a confirmation number (THANK GOODNESS I wrote it down) and made sure that I would get no more bills. Nope, Nothing, The end is what I was told.
  • Today – I’m on hold with them having to fight a charge they told me they wasn’t going to happen. I don’t expect much help. Thankfully its on my American Express who will dispute it for me if I get no where with them. And now after holding for 50 minutes and 19 seconds, I’m hanging up with them and letting AMEX deal with it.

John and Jessica Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX of Murphy NC – Real Estate Services – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!