Brick Home with Full Finished Basement and Mountain Views on Six Acres in Marble NC

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This home for sale in Marble, NC truly is breathtaking.  It is the kind of home you would find in a magazine.  A winding paved driveway leads the way to the house that sits in grandeur atop a rolling, wooded 6 acres.  A beautiful yard is the perfect place to entertain or even for kids to play.  The views that can be enjoyed from the large back deck are spectacular. 

As you are welcomed into the front door, you will notice the magnificent vaulted ceilings that can be found in the foyer and the large living room.

A gourmet kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a central island for added counter space, and beautifully crafted cabinetry.

The living room is open and very well lit by the tall fixed glass panes and glass doors which open onto the deck.  A gas log fireplace creates wonderful warmth in the room.  It is the perfect place to enjoy time spent with your friends and family.

 The glamorous master suite features a tray ceiling, a gas log fireplace, its own private deck, a large walk-in closet, and a tremendous amount of space.  The enormous master bathroom has a whirlpool tub, a large shower with dual showerheads and controls, and a double vanity.  It is fit for a celebrity!

There is a space for everyone with two more bedrooms on the upper level of the home.  An office on the main floor is the perfect place to work from home while still enjoying to vast landscape with a large window opening out to the back yard.  The front of the house has a sitting room with tall windows that let in plenty of light making the room bright and cheery. Along with the three full bathrooms, there is an elegant half bath on the main level.

And if you haven’t heard enough already, there is a full finished basement equipped with a wet bar, a bonus room, and a full bathroom.  You will also find a storage room, a giant laundry room, and a concrete patio serving the basement. Off the side of the house is a single car garage that enters into the basement.  A two car garage is located on the main level.

You cannot truly understand how amazing and awe inspiring this house is until you see it for yourself!!

Come see this elegant Brick Home in person—contact The Poltrock Team today at Murphy NC Real Estate.

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Log Cabin Chalet Styled Home in Tarheel – Murphy, NC

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You have just found a spacious, two bedroom, two bathroom log cabin chalet syled home in Tarheel!  This home has so many wonderful features AND it is only TWO minutes from downtown Murphy.  Settled on a little over an acre and in a great area, you would never even know that you were so close to town.  You will love enjoying your time in the mountains from the large screened in porch and deck.

As you step into this delightful chalet, you will notice the beautiful, brand new Hickory floors lining the entire main level.  The great room has a spacious feel with the vaulted ceilings and fixed glass panes that let in plenty of natural light.

The large, open rooms give you plenty of space for all your needs.  Not only that, the master bedroom is on the main level.  The upstairs loft is large enough for you to turn it into whatever you need.  Storage will never be an issue with a full basement, two car garage, walk-in closet and an extra storage room off the side of the screened porch.  You will never find a log home like this one, in such a great location, especially at this price!!

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Log Cabin Chalet Styled Home near downtown—contact The Poltrock Team at Murphy NC Real Estate.

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Poltrock Team at REMAX in Murphy NC sold our home in 65 days!!!!

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Thank You for being a GREAT PROFESSIONAL!  We are very impressed with your outstanding level of service.  We really appreciate your knowledge of the current real estate market which let us know how to price our home & what to expect to receive.  The surveys you filled out after each showing were very informative.  The immediate response from people was so valuable. 

You stayed in constant contact with us from the day we listed it through the day we closed.   In too many ways to mention, you went above & beyond to help us.  We are so excited about our house being sold only 65 days after you took the listing! (the average in our area right now is 9 months)  If I can ever refer someone your way, I CERTAINLY WILL!

Want results like this? Trust the Poltrock Team—reach out now at Murphy NC Real Estate.

Thanks a million,
Jason & Aubrie Savugot
Murphy, NC

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC

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Search Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Murphy NC Right on our Website – in ONE CLICK!

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That’s right! We’ve heard from many folks interested in foreclosures homes for sale in Murphy NC. We found that there are a lot of sites that want you to PAY for updates when a foreclosure hits the market. Well, no more! Don’t pay, get them from The Poltrock Team at REMAX for FREE! You can access them from our homepage on both our websites.

Check out www.MyMurphy.com and hover over “Search All Listings for Sale.” You’ll see “Foreclosure Homes” right there – click it! That’s it! You can also get them on the homepage of www.iLoveMurphy.com at the bottom. And again, just click it! You’ll see them all. Not only that, CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL FORECLOSURE HOMES FOR SALE IN MURPHY NC. That link will get you straight there.

And don’t forget, when it comes to buying foreclosure homes, make sure you have a great Realtor who will take care of you! We’d love to help you get the job done – and we’re foreclosure certified! Contact us below and let us know what we can do to help you find the home of your dreams!

The Poltrock Team – Call us Toll Free 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – www.MyMurphy.com

 

The Poltrock Team is VOTED Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team!

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That’s right! In the Reader’s Choice Awards from The Cherokee Scout, The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX in Murphy NC has officially been voted the #1 Real Estate Team!

Like many newspapers throughout the United States, our local newspaper, The Cherokee Scout, holds an annual vote where readers can vote for their favorite everything! From favorite fast food to hardware store, to Realtor, to eye doctor – there’s just about literally a field for anything you can think of!

Out of more than 130 active real estate agents in the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors, it’s quite a honor to be voted #1 real estate agents by folks right here in Cherokee County.

2011 marks the second year in a row as the Reader’s Choice award winners! Jessica Poltrock was also the 2010 Reader’s Choice Realtor of the Year! Not only that, REMAX in Murphy NC was voted the BEST real estate company in Cherokee County – for the THIRD consecutive year!

Thank you everyone who voted for us – we will continue to work harder than anyone and be Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team.

Looking to sell your home and want the best real estate team to get it sold for you? Let The Poltrock Team get the job done for you! Contact us at the number below or use our SELL MY REAL ESTATE form!

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Poltrock Team at REMAX sold our land on Mary King Mountain in Murphy NC

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Our overall experience with John was excellent. After the first phone conversation with John, we knew that he was the person we wanted to sell the land we owned in Mary King Mountain. John called regularly to update us with details about how people were responding to the selling of our land.

We greatly appreciated these phone calls because it made us feel like we were still in the loop. John was working hard to sell our land and it showed! When it comes to buying or selling real estate in Murphy, NC, we would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again in the future!

If you’re considering buying or selling in the mountains, connect with the trusted experts at Murphy NC Real Estate to work with the Poltrock Team and experience results-driven service.

David and Mari Sutherlin
Nokomis, FL

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Cabin Style Home for Sale on More than 7 Acres with Long Range Mountain View in Murphy NC

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You have just found the most amazing cabin home for sale in Murphy NC! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin style home has a full partially finished basement and is on approximately 7.74 acres. Most importantly, it has an absolutely amazing long-range mountain view!

Inside the home you will find a stunning array of wonderful features. The basement is poured concrete, has a one car garage, a jetted bath tub, wood burning stove,  decks and porches overlooking the stunning mountain view, incredibly spacious bedrooms, and so much more! This is a rare property that’s hard to find – especially at this price!

Outside, the acreage is wonderful! It’s located just off a paved road with extremely easy access. The land is amazing and is laid such that you’ll always be able to control that gorgeous mountain view. Oh, and the privacy! If you’re looking to get away, there’s no better place in Murphy NC!

Ready to own a private mountain retreat? Contact Murphy NC Real Estate to tour this incredible home for sale before it’s gone.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

PUV Program: Lower Land Taxes in Murphy & Cherokee NC

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When it comes to acreage tracts and land in Murphy NC, I must admit Cherokee County has great tax rates! It’s nice to live in an area where taxes are affordable and reasonable. However, it’s always nice to be able to lower your tax bill! And if you have a larger tract of land, you can lower a good tax bill to an extremely great tax bill.

Cherokee County NC, like many other counties in North Carolina, have access to a program called Present Use Value, or PUV. It is NOT designed to be a program just to drop your taxes. It provides a benefit to you (lower taxes) for sound management of your property. That is done by creating a forestry plan, etc. , and properly executing it on your property. It’s truly a win-win all around.

There are several variations of the program with different requirements for each. Here are the basic requirements to be eligible for each PUV program:

Agriculture/Aquaculture

    • You must own at least 10 acres in the production of crops or livestock for commercial sale or 5 acres in production of aquatic species or have more than 20,000 pounds of aquatic product for commercial sale.
    • Show an average gross income of $1,000 from the preceding three year period must be shown from the sale of the products produced from the land
    • If you have more than one farmed tract, only one of the tracts (the parent tract) is subject to the minimum size and income requirements.

Horticulture

      • At least five acres in the production of fruits, vegetables, nursery or floral products for commercial sale.
      • You must have an average gross income of $1,000 from the preceding three year period must be shown from selling products produced from the land.
      • Christmas tree farms are part of the horticultural classification and must have at least five acres in production for commercial sale.
      • If you have more than one horticultural tract, only one of the tracts (parent tract) is subject to the minimum size and income requirements with the exception of Christmas tree farms.

Forestry

        • At least 20 acres in the production of forest products for commercial sale.
        • The forest land must have a written forest management plan from the NC Division of Forest Resources or a private forester and a copy of the plan on file with the Tax Administrator’s Office.
        • If you have more than one forestry tract, only one of the tracts (parent tract) is subject to the size requirements. Since income is only produced when timber is harvested, there is no yearly income requirement for forest land.

Wildlife

    • Tract of Land must be between 20-100 acres.
    • Must protect an animal species that lives on the land and is on the NC protected animal list or conserve a priority wildlife habitat.
    • You must have a written wildlife habitat conservation plan from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and file it with the Tax Administrator’s Office

The present use value is based solely on being able to determine the property’s ability to produce an income, NOT the estimated market value of the land.

If you are eligible and/or considering applying, I highly recommend you contact the Cherokee County Tax Office at 828-837-2421. Since they ultimately have the final say in whether you can be in the program, it’s a great idea to contact them to get pointed in the right direction on your property or land you are considering buying.

Frequently asked Questions

What if there is a home on the land I want to put in the PUV program?

This is generally not a problem. An acre of property that your home is on will be completely excluded and taxed according to current assessments. The rest of your property can be in the program.

What happens if I sell the property?

The taxes that are “deferred” as a part of the program are reclaimed for the past three years. For example, let’s say your “normal” tax bill is $1,000 and the PUV program makes it $100 for a $900 savings each year. If you’re in the program for 10 years, that’s $9,000 worth of taxes you saved. If you sold it in year 10, you would be responsible for paying back the last 3 years of savings. So, it would be $900 x 3 = $2,700. Yet the other $6,300 is a total savings you DO NOT owe.

How much can I expect my tax bill to be in the program?

I was told by a local forester who develops plans for parcels to enter the program that it averages about $1.50 per acre. For example, if you had 100 acres, your annual tax bill would be about $150.

Are you looking to buy acreage tracts of land?

If so, we’re here for you! Land is always so unique that it can be challenging to search for, even online! Let us help. You can feel free to use our FREE Land MLS Search for Real Estate OR Fill out our CONTACT US Form and let us know what your “Wishlist” is for land, and we’ll do the leg work for you! If you have any other questions or concerns, always feel free to let us know.

Want help buying land or navigating land taxes? Reach out to Murphy NC Real Estate—your trusted local team for land expertise.

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses in Murphy, North Carolina

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Lots of folks like to hunt and fish when they come to Murphy, NC. With all the land, US Forest Service, and Lake Hiwassee around us, it gives you a lot of opportunity to find a great hunting or fishing spot and bag the animal you’re searching for.

North Carolina Wildlife Commission issues a wide variety of hunting and fishing licenses. The Sportsman’s license allows you to both hunt and fish most game. They offer excellent rates! And if you are retirement age, the price is dirt cheap. Here are the lifetime Sportsman hunting license rates in NC as of this writing for NC residents:

  • Ages 12 and older: $500
  •  Ages 1-11: $350
  •  Ages Under 1: $200
  •  Age 65 or Older: $15
  •  Disabled Veteran (50%+ disabled): $100
  •  Totally Disabled Person: $100

To learn more and verify up to date costs and requirements, you can visit the NC Wildlife Commission’s website at www.ncwildlife.org . There website is a huge resource with tons of information. You can verify current license costs under the main header, “Licensing.” You can even buy your license online!

Not a NC Resident and want to become one? Take advantage of our Real Estate offerings! We can help you buy your home in Murphy NC! Feel free to search our listings or real estate for sale, Search the entire Murphy NC MLS, or use our Dream Home Finder and let us do the work for you! Remember – we’re here for you!

Thinking of moving to Murphy for easier access to hunting and fishing licenses? Let Murphy NC Real Estate help you find your perfect home base.

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Hanging Dog Community in Murphy NC has an Interesting Name. Where did it come from?

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I always enjoy showing homes and land to folks who are not from Murphy, North Carolina. It’s always fun to go into the Hanging Dog community and folks are always curious where such a bizarre name originated. It’s not a twisted tale of animal cruelty, rather it actually dates back to a legend from a Cherokee Indian who lived in the area. Sure, there are probably many variations to this local legend, however, here’s my version of where the name of Hanging Dog actually came from. Enjoy!

Take a step back in time… to a time when the Cherokee Indians ruled the region and there was no white man to be found. It was the middle of winter, and it was no ordinary winter. It was a long, bleak, and miserably cold. The brutal winter robbed the tribe of food. Much of the food reserves were depleted and the tribe was forced to find food or face starvation.

The brave’s hunting partner was his hunting dog. It was no ordinary dog; his innate skill made him a force in the field. Together, they ventured on an excursion to find a deer that could feed many hungry mouths with fresh venison.

Equipped with mere primitive weaponry of the time, the dog was instrumental in finding and pushing out deer that were well hidden from the naked eye. He pushed out a large buck that could provide the much needed meat for the tribe. He was able to draw his bow and arrow and hit the deer on the mark.

The buck, being a large and strong animal, did not give in easily. He raced away from the duo with the dog close on its heels. The deer leaped across the creek and the determined dog would not let the deer escape so easily. He forged the creek only to be swept away in the strong current.

As he rushed down the creek, the dog was caught in a snag of briars and vines in the middle of the creek. Instantly realizing the predicament, the brave knew he, nor the tribe, could afford for his dog to perish. The dog was instrumental in successful hunts, and they could never find prey without the skill of the dog. He jumped into the creek to save his dog from a certain fate. He freed his dog and then the two were able to successfully track the dear and capture it.

Upon returning back to the tribe, the brave told his tribesman the story of the events that transcribed. In celebration of a meal and the survival of their prized dog, the Cherokee named the creek Hanging Dog.

As time drew on and Europeans entered the area, the name was popular. Ultimately, the large area north of Murphy NC became known as Hanging Dog – all thanks to a hunter and his dog.

Curious about properties in the scenic Hanging Dog area? Reach out to Murphy NC Real Estate to explore land and homes near this legendary location.