High Mountain Elevation and Peaks of Cherokee County and Murphy, North Carolina NC

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Mountain View of the Appalachian Mountain RangeThe mountains of Murphy, North Carolina yield spectacular mountain views that can leave any mountain lover in sheer awe. In fact, I don’t think you can ever grow tired of the mountain views that God has blessed Western North Carolina with. We are asked a lot of questions about the elevations here, and here are some answers to the many questions we receive. If you have more, please be sure to email me at JohnPoltrock@gmail.com and we’ll help you any way we can.

Where is Murphy in relation to the North Carolina Mountains?

Cherokee County is the westernmost county in North Carolina and has wide range of elevations. Murphy boasts the Appalachian Mountains and all the beauty they offer.

What’s the elevation of Murphy NC itself?

Downtown Murphy is at one of the lowest elevations in the county at 1,600 feet. It is actually situated right by Hiwassee and Valley Rivers.

What’s the highest elevation?

They highest part of the county is at two different points at 5,040 feet at the corners of Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties and at the Cherokee, Graham, and Tennessee line. Many of the extremely high summits like these are part of US Forest Service Land.

At what elevation can I get great mountain views?

This is a bit of a loaded question. There are SPECTACULAR mountain views at 2,000 feet. You can see for miles and in many cases see into Georgia and/or Tennessee at 2,000 feet. Anything above that is one of the greatest icings on the cake. Are you looking for properties that have great mountain views? Search our listings, the entire Murphy NC MLS System, or use our Dream Home Finder and we’ll send you the properties that fit your wishlist!

I don’t want to be at the top of the mountain – but I want views. What can I do?

If you don’t want to be on a steep mountain, fear not! We can certainly find you a property that is lower elevation looking out at the mountains. That’s the beauty of Murphy – we’ve got views like this too!

Where can I find a map of the elevations in Murphy NC? We are blessed with a great mapping department.

Ready to find your dream home in the mountains of Murphy? Let us help you start your journey with Murphy NC real estate.

 

If you need help with real estate in the Mountains of Murphy, NC, get in touch with us! You can email JohnPoltrock@gmail.com or call toll free 1-866-687-7496.

John Poltrock, Certified Residential Specialist – The POLTROCK TEAM at REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

“Murphy NC Real Estate is Better Becaause of You!”

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“Friendly, fast and efficient“.  Those are the first words that came to mind when describing the experience David and Stella Rusaw received from Murphy NC real estate Poltrock Team.  “John did a great job in the hard (economic) times we are facing currently.  He was able to locate a buyer for our home and are very happy to have it sold.”

The quick sale generated by my ongoing marketing, both online and offline, and knowledge of the Murphy, NC real estate area allowed us to receive this great review from one of our many sellers.  David and Stella also gave us a 10 out of 10 rating on the level of service we provided him with and that he would undoubtedly work with us again.  Thank you, David and Stella for your kind words!

For a seamless selling experience like David and Stella’s, trust Murphy NC Real Estate with The Poltrock Team.

David and Stella Rusaw

The Poltrock Team’s Bi-Weekly SOLD Real Estate Update for Murphy NC – August 2009 Edition

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Back to school! Even my daughter is excited to be back at Murphy Elementary — which is a true blessing! As schools start all over the United States, families are busy getting their children back into the “grind.” Every year, as we share in our Real Estate Update for Murphy NC, we notice a short-term dip in new buyers during August when schools are starting back, typically lasting 2-4 weeks.

Even with the “Back to School” effect, the past two weeks in the real estate market have been HUGELY impressive in Murphy NC! In the past 14 days, an astronomical TWENTY-SIX properties went under contract and are currently pending totaling upwards of $4.1 million in potential real estate transactions. Coupled with the 19 properties that have sold and closed in the past 14 days, which makes for a great August when over $2.7 million is already closed in a two week period.

Over the past month, the average selling price of a home has been fluctuating from $130,253 to $148,068. July yielded the highest average selling price at $188,683. With all this being said, it makes sense that 61% of our market activity has been on properties priced $175,000 and under. With that said, we’re seeing two “holes” in the real estate inventory where supply is dwindling.

  • Properties priced at less than $100,000 are selling very well – so well in fact that supply has dropped more than 36% in the past 12 months.
  • Properties priced from $125,000 to $150,000 have benefited from a 38.3% reduction in inventory in the past year.

Interestingly enough, our new system also finds developing demand as well as price points that do not have active buyers. For example, the price range of $300,000 – $325,000 has had no demand in the past year, indicating a need for homes in those ranges to get under $300,000, which is a significantly more active price range.

Land is another category that needs attention. In the first quarter of 2009, there seemed to be no buyers searching for land. In fact, it was the lowest land sales ever since July of 2002! With that being said, we had nowhere to go but up! Sales volume in land has literally more than doubled since then and Realtors are experiencing more land buyers than we’ve had this entire year. Sales have largely been attributed to tracts less than three acres. In fact, they account for 70% of the transactions and 55% of total land dollar volume.

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Sold Home Statistics
(17 listings)

Low

High

Average

Median

Total

List Price

$69,900

$479,000

$205,666

$164,800

$3,496,325

Selling Price

$59,000

$475,000

$185,235

$160,000

$3,149,000

List/Sold(%)

79.81%

104.46%

90.21%

88.93%

–

Price/SqFt ($)

$0.00

$218.25

$91.10

$106.91

–

Days on Market

45

670

255

168

–

Sold Land Statistics
(6 listings)

Low

High

Average

Median

Total

List Price

$14,900

$218,020

$91,043

$48,525

$546,260

Selling Price

$11,100

$218,020

$108,337

$110,000

$650,020

List/Sold(%)

74.50%

318.69%

127.58%

91.47%

–

Days on Market

22

497

242

255

–

2009 is an exciting year for real estate and we look forward to a continually growing market. August has been a great month and we will continue to work for more to come! We appreciate your business very much, and if there’s anything we can do to help you or someone you know, please let us know! We’re in business because of you.

Written and researched by John Poltrock of The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX Mountain Properties can be reached at 877-837-3002 or by email at JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – You can read a summarized version of this article in the business section Murphy’s #1 Newspaper – The Cherokee Scout.

Looking to stay on top of the real estate trends or explore more things to do in Murphy NC? Our team is here to guide you every step of the way — whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring!

You can read previous editions of the Murphy NC Real Estate Market Solds and Update by Clicking Here

Cherokee Land Laws: Zoning & Deed Restrictions in Murphy, NC

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Many parts of the United States, including Cherokee County, operate under specific land use controls, commonly referred to as Cherokee land laws, which aim to make real estate developments uniform, similar, or prevent problems before they ever occur. We commonly get asked about how Cherokee land laws affect zoning in Murphy, NC.

Zoning

Most of Cherokee County has NO zoning. The only part of the county that does have zoning is the Murphy NC City Limits, which are actually quite small compared to what many people are used to. The City Limits is broken into several different zones like commercial and residential with varying levels of each.

Deed Restrictions

Mostly, Cherokee County is governed by deed restrictions, which are a significant part of Cherokee land laws, dictating what cannot be done on a property. They are said to “run with the land,” meaning they cannot be altered and regardless of who owns it, the restrictions remain intact (unless they expire).

Generally speaking, deed restrictions are very basic in Murphy with the main intention being to retain property values and keep places looking nice. You usually find them in subdivisions and communities. We don’t really have any with super-strict requirements like some horror stories we hear from other places – thank goodness! Many of our common restrictions are:

  • No mobile homes, manufactured homes, and in some cases, modular homes.
  • No junk cars or untagged or unlicensed vehicles.
  • No used appliances to be left on property and all trash to be in refuse containers.
  • Certain square footage limitations. Our common range is from 800-1400 square feet minimum, depending on the community.
  • Many more recent ones reference “Earth Tone” colors to be used on the house so you don’t have a random pink, purple, or yellow house in a cabin community.
  • No livestock/farm animals – sorry! In some cases, your dream of a llama farm is no more! 😉
  • Must complete a home within 1 year of beginning building

That gives you a good idea of many of the common restrictions we see.  Although older, many of our newer restrictions say the same basic thing.

Unrestricted

Under Cherokee land laws, you can do anything you like, so long as it’s legal, with unrestricted real estate. This flexibility is often not available in areas with strict zoning under Cherokee land laws. An unrestricted parcel may be perfect for you if you’d like to: 

  • Have an RV or camper on your land for extended periods of time
  • Build a house over a long time (over a year’s time)
  • Have livestock or other animals
  • Run a commercial business out of the “normal” areas
  • Simply not have to worry about someone else’s rules

Larger tracts of land (3 or more acres) are not very hard to find that are unrestricted. Smaller parcels less than three acres can be more challenging to find depending on the area you want to be.

If you’re curious about how Cherokee Land Laws can affect your property dreams or simply want to explore things to do in Murphy NC, we’re here to help you make the right move with ease!

 

John Poltrock – Certified Residential Specialist – The POLTROCK TEAM at REMAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Us Toll Free at 1-866-687-7496

Real Estate Price Reducation on Great 3/2/1 Home for Sale in Murphy NC – Peachtree Community

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NEW Price Reduction on a great home that we have for sale in the Peachtree Community! This beautiful home is over 1400 square feet with 3 beds, 2 baths, and a half bath in the loft. Now only $119,800! Can’t beat it!

Ready to find your dream home in the Peachtree Community or simply explore things to do in Murphy NC? We’re here to guide you home with expert advice and personalized service!

John Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at REMAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us to see this amazing home and more at toll free 1-866-687-7496

Rumor Report – TSC Tractor Supply Company May be coming to Murphy NC!

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Site for Tractor Supply Company
Site for Tractor Supply Company

Just got wind that Tractor Supply Company may be building a new store here in Murphy NC! You’ll find them located somewhere around 3000 West US 64. In fact, here’s a picture of the new site! We may see them coming soon.

Curious about new developments like the Tractor Supply Company or looking for fun things to do in Murphy NC? We’re here to keep you updated and help you explore it all!

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team at REMAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us toll free at 1-866-687-7496

Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day a Blast for the Children in Murphy NC

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Learning to Shoot Bow and Arrows in Murphy NC
Learning to Shoot Bow and Arrows in Murphy NC

This Saturday was an absolute blast! More than 600 kids in the Murphy, North Carolina area met in the Martins Creek / Brasstown area to enjoy one major event – the Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day.

Katie Practicing Fly Fishing
Katie Practicing Fly Fishing

Every year for the past four or five years, Scott Hogsed Memorial Day has been orchestrated in August by Mr. Sam Hogsed for the sole purpose of educating kids on the outdoor sports. There were groups of classes on everything from fly fishing, rope bridges, bow and arrow shooting, BB gun shooting, and so much more.

Boy Scouts in Murphy Sponsored Rope Bridge
Boy Scouts in Murphy Sponsored Rope Bridge

To top it off, every kid that comes gets a gift bag full of goodies and a FREE fishing rod! At the end, they even give away more things such as a bow, gun, all sorts of things with the sole purpose to entice children to get outside and enjoy all the thing nature offers here in Murphy NC.

If you didn’t make it this year, be sure to come! The kids always have a good time and word of advice: bring yard chairs and some water so you can sit down and enjoy the shade while the children are out running around. See you next year!

Whether you’re planning for the next Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Day or simply looking for great things to do in Murphy NC, we’re here to help you enjoy everything our beautiful area has to offer!

John Poltrock – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us toll-free 1-866-687-7496

Fall is the time for Food, Fun, Frolicking! And Real Estate!

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Fall is in the air!  You can most defiantly tell with the trees starting to turn in the higher elevations, cool crisp mornings and to die for evenings.  I think Fall is my favorite time of the year. Pumpkins, mums, pansies, Halloween, trees and festivals are just a few reason why.  If you check out the mountains in the Fall you will need to bring a light weight coat or sweater.  Jeans or shorts are fine and short sleeves are great during the day.  Temperatures range from 50’s in the morning and low 80’s to mid 70’s during the day.  Make sure you bring some walking shoes or boots because you will most defiantly want to take a walk…it is so beautiful in the Blue Ridge / Smokey Mountains! We love going to all the festivals in the area and surround counties.

Here are some of the best festivals that you need to check out when you come to Murphy, North Carolina in the Fall.

17-20th

54th Annual Macon County Fair. Macon County Fair Grounds, Hwy 441S. Contact 828-524-3267. Franklin North Carolina

27
 Valley River Mountain Festival –Andrews NC
 Sponsored by Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews. An all day event consisting of a bike race, a 5k run, all sorts of sport competitions, skeet, archery, games, food and bluegrass. Call 828-321-2210 for more information.

 

 

 

27
 Kid’s Fair –Murphy, NC
 Will be held in the Konehete Park from 10 am-2pm. For more information call Jill Thistle at Family Resources: 828-837-3460.

October

4–5
 35th Annual Fall Festival –Murphy, NC
 Held at the John C. Campbell Folk School from 10 am-5pm at the school campus. Featuring the craft of 200 craftspeople, continuous music and dance performances on two stages of old time, bluegrass, folk, and gospel styles. More than 40 craft-making demonstrations including a Mountain Life area, food, kid’s activities and much more. 828-837-2775, 800-365-5724 or www.folkschool.org

10–12
Jeep Jamboree
Will be held in Murphy. Registration will be held at the Rock Gym Thursday evening. Friday dinner will be catered by the Foster Sisters at their new barn facility. Saturday dinner will be at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Visit their website: www.jeepjamboreeusa.com

10-19th
 Fall Festival – Georgia Mountain Fair

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@alltel.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cost: $9.00 per person – Children under 10 free
Description: With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery there is no better place to be than the North Georgia Mountains in the fall. Each October, the 10-day event features exciting musical performances, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. Parking $2.00

16-18th

16th Annual Smoky Mountain Art & Craft Fest will be held from 10am to 5pm daily at the Macon County Fair Grounds/Franklin, NC – featuring 80 of the finest and most unique Artisans ; live music; great food & over 100 free door prizes donated by the Artists and Crafters. Contact Laurie Keneipp for additional information at 828-524-6630.

11-19

Sorghum Festival At Meeks Park-Blaisville, GA

Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Event Description

Celebrate the Art of Sorghum Syrup Making!  Activities include Arts & Crafts, Syrup Making, Greased Pole Climbin’, Log Sawin’, “Baccor” Spitin’, Rock Throwin’, Live Music,
Face Painting and Food
Other festivities include:
Saturday,Oct.11th 9:00a.m – 5:00p.m. Sorghum Parade @ 11:00 (downtown)
Sunday, Oct.12th, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Sorghum Events
Saturday, Oct.18th gates open 9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Car & Motorcycle Show – TBA

Sunday, Oct. 19th,  9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Sorghum Events

24-25

12th Annual Pumpkin Fest – Franklin – Hayrides from East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm – 6pm, After School Treats for the kids in East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm – 5pm. Saturday, 10/25 Street festival along Main Street with crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, Live Music all day, Pie Eating Contest, Games, Costume Contest and Parade along with Food. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Franklin Main Street Program and Franklin Tourism Development Committee. Contact 828-524-0476.

Here are some of the more popular Fall Festivals in and around the neighboring counties!  I got the info from the county commerce sites.  There are more activities located on the sites…you should check them out if you are going to be in the area. The county commerce sites are so helpful and loaded with information!

Cherokee County- Murphy, Andrews and Brasstown

www.cherokeecountychamber.com/calendarevents.lasso

Union County- Blairsville GA

www.blairsvillechamber.com/Events.html

Towns County- Hiawassee and Young Harris GA

www.mountaintopga.com/calendar_of_events.asp

Macon County- Franklin NC

www.franklin-chamber.com/visitorInformation/eventsCalendar.asp#sep

September

Sold Real Estate Market Update for Murphy NC – Homes and Land

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This month’s real estate update should be rather enlightening, especially since we are applying new approach to tracking the market. We hope that in addition to traditional statistics, this method will help us identify trends and find “holes” in the markets. To top it off, we’ve been working to have our Bi-Weekly Update published in the Cherokee Scout, Murphy’s leading newspaper. We hope to have this edition published in next week’s paper, so keep an eye out for it!

The real estate market here in Murphy NC has been showing some strong underlying fundamentals while some elements many people consider “important” have declined. Here’s what that means: most people look to prices and volume of real estate to determine how strong a market is. While both are very important elements, others are equally important and never discussed. When the market began to shift, one of the key indicators it was happening were the Days on Market. Days on market for homes has evidently peaked out spiking as high as 309 days this year alone. Those have been trending downward significantly and have entered the 100 day range several times this year – in fact, this past month’s average has been a mere 177 days to sell a home.

Volume has been holding steady with first quarter average sales being 17 sales per month and second quarter bringing 21 per month. During this third quarter, we’re currently at 19 sales per month, so the market is continuing to hold ground on volume. This is a great sign! It indicates we’re leveling off and buyers are continuing to hold faith – and they should!

Price is often one of the most important issues people deal with in the real estate market. Although very important to buyers and sellers alike, it is not a key issue statistically as supply and demand reign supreme and ultimately determines the price of a home. It is of the utmost importance for your property when selling it to pay attention to the laws of supply and demand. It determines the amount of showing activity which in turn can determine contract activity. Generally, you should be averaging between 8-12 showings in a 45-60 day period, and if you’re not, the market is likely indicating your property is overpriced. If you feel your property might be experiencing this issue, please let us know and we will tackle this issue head on to find out what the concern is and correct it.

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We continue to work harder than ever to get your property the proper exposure and get it sold. We’ve found more success and sales even in this market because we strive to expose your property to the world so buyers can find it and to make you the most appealing and competitive property in the market. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve you and are there to help you in any way we can! Please email or call us if you have any questions or if we can do something to help you.

With that said, we wish you a wonderful weekend. If we can help you or someone you know with their real estate needs, it will be a privilege for us to serve them. We’d love to take great care of them and thank you for all your referrals.

Whether you’re tracking the Real Estate Market or exploring the best things to do in Murphy NC, we’re here to help you make smart moves and enjoy everything our beautiful area has to offer!

3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Home for Sale in Peachtree Community of Murphy NC for less than $125k!

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Here’s a spectacular Home for Sale in Murphy NC Real Estate at a spectacular price at under 125,000! This approximately 1,421 square foot home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a half bath as well. The kitchen is very sizeable with lots of countertop space, cabinetry, and even a large pantry for storage. The dining area is very generous with space for a table with 10 or more chairs. The living room is nice and spacious with a most unique fireplace that’s not only functional and beautiful, it’s a great conversation piece.

You’ll even find this home has a one car detached garage that’s excellent for storing your vehicle or toys like ATVS and tools. There’s a partial basement that can be accessed either from the house or by the outside entrance that makes for great storage and more.

The home has a splendid mountain view to enjoy the feel of the mountains. Situated on the top of Ridge Trek, you’ll have no trouble making this house your mountain home!

This Home is Now SOLD!!!

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