Cherokee County NC Real Estate Market Update – February 2025

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Why Sellers Are Choosing The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX Mountain Properties

The latest Cherokee County real estate data is in, and it paints a clear picture: homes are selling, and
sellers are succeeding—especially those who list with The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX Mountain
Properties.

According to the February 2025 Market Absorption Report, RE/MAX Mountain Properties represented a
staggering 50% of all closed transactions across the entire county. Even more impressively, The Poltrock
Team alone was responsible for over 21.9% of the market—a testament to the trust sellers place in us
and the results we deliver.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Murphy, NC, or anywhere in Cherokee County, there has
never been a better time to reach out to a proven team that knows how to get your home SOLD.

Homes ARE Selling – And Here’s What’s Hot Right Now

The market is showing solid activity, with 576 homes sold in the past 12 months and 252 closings in the
past six months. While inventory sits at 228 active listings, the county as a whole is holding a healthy
absorption rate of just 4.8 months, which means it’s leaning slightly in favor of sellers.

Here are a few key takeaways:

  • • Strongest Performing Price Ranges:
  • • $175,000–$225,000: This range continues to be one of the most active. For example, the $175k–$200k
    category alone had 42 sales in the past 12 months with a low 2.3 months’ supply—indicating high buyer
    demand.
  • • $300,000–$350,000: With 74 sales in the $325k–$350k range and a steady 3.7 months’ supply, this
    bracket is very attractive to buyers.
  • • Weaker Performing Price Ranges:
  • • $500,000–$750,000: Despite 48 sales in the last 12 months, this range has a whopping 8.5 months of
    inventory, meaning homes here take longer to sell.
  • • $750,000–$1,000,000 and above: These luxury price points are seeing limited activity, with just 6
    closings in the past year and over 14 months of supply.
  • • Quick Sales in Lower Ranges: Homes under $200,000 are moving quickly, with days on market (DOM)
    as low as 42 and months of supply under 3 in many categories. However, options are dwindling in this
    price range, which may continue to drive demand.

What This Means for Sellers

If your property falls in the high-demand price ranges (especially $175k–$350k), you’re in a prime position
to sell quickly and for top dollar. Even in the higher-end market, strategic pricing and powerful marketing
—like what we provide at The Poltrock Team—can make all the difference in selling successfully.

No matter your price point, the agent and team you choose will dramatically impact your results. And the
numbers don’t lie:

  • • 1 in every 2 homes in Cherokee County was listed or sold by RE/MAX Mountain Properties
    • More than 1 in 5 sellers chose The Poltrock Team to get the job done

Ready to Sell Your Home in Murphy, NC or Cherokee County?

When you list with us, you get the power of RE/MAX’s unmatched market presence and the hyperlocal
expertise, personalized service, and aggressive marketing of The Poltrock Team. We know the numbers,
we know the market, and we know how to get your home SOLD.

Contact us today to schedule your free market evaluation and discover how we can help you sell faster,
smarter, and with confidence.

The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX Mountain Properties – Your Cherokee County Real Estate Experts.

At The Poltrock Team, your trusted Murphy NC Realtors, we’re here to help you sell with confidence in Cherokee County—faster, smarter, and with proven results.

Change Your Radon Vent Fan Yourself!

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Murphy, North Carolina is located in Cherokee County. Believe it or not, Cherokee County is among the two highest for radon in the entire state of North Carolina! It’s not a big deal and is usually an easy fix, you just have to know about it.

In this video, I change out the radon vent fan in our home that we have lived in for going on 6 years. It’s worn out and ready for a new one! I hope this helps someone who needs to change out their fan and just needs an idea of how to do it.

Need help selling or maintaining your home in Murphy, NC? The Murphy NC real estate agents is here for everything—including Radon Vent Fan tips and trusted resources.

Good luck!

John Poltrock

Internet Services Providers Available In Murphy NC and Cherokee County NC

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Internet Services can be a huge consideration when buying a home no matter where you’re looking to purchase. When you’re shopping online for real estate, determining what internet speed is available is nearly impossible. When working from home is crucial, homeschooling is common, and simply wanting to watch a movie to relax is important, knowing what internet is available is vital.

Several companies have contacted us asking to share their maps of internet coverage on our website. But after digging into them, we realized they had major flaws. They couldn’t accurately provide property-specific information. That’s why we’re sharing this overview—to help you understand what to expect when looking for internet services in Cherokee County.

Here are the types available here in Murphy NC:

  • Fiber Optic Internet – Provided by Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp., this is the fastest option with no data caps. The base package is around $40 per month and download speeds tend to be 15-40 Mbps. Other packages are available. Finding homes with Fiber Optic is a gem – they are not common because our area is spread out and the cost of building the infrastructure is high. Thanks to a federal grant many years ago, the system was built out and is much larger than it once was. If you find a home with fiber optic, this is a huge plus.
  • SkyTek Internet (now River Street) – this is a local company that offers point-to-point internet and is largely found in homes that are higher up in elevation with views or unobstructed views to their repeaters. It works through Blue Ridge’s Fiber Internet Service and covers folks who don’t have fiber directly available at their home. It also has no data caps and plans start around $40 per month as well but are slower speeds than fiber. They do have higher-level packages that come close to the speeds of fiber and can be around $70 per month. This is what I personally have at my home and have been very satisfied with their service. The customer service is great, the owners are very good, hard-working folks, and I love that we support a local business in the process. They can do a site visit to any property and tell you whether service is available.
  • Cable Internet – Provided by Murphy Cable, they offer TV services and internet with no data caps. They have excellent speeds in our experience and do a good job. Their region is largely confined to being close to town so properties that are far out are unlikely to have this option available. They’re cost-effective and speeds are quite fast. Their speeds can vary widely based on distance from their stations so you are best to contact them IF cable TV is available at the property to see what you can expect from their services. 
  • DSL – Provided by Frontier Communications and/or AT&T depending on where you are in Cherokee County, DSL generally offers 3 MBPS download and up to 512 KBPS upload speed with no data caps. It can stream YouTube and other services but does tend to buffer especially in times of high usage. It is important to note they are out of ports in many parts of the county so if you buy a property that has active DSL services you want to continue that same service, be sure to have the seller set up for a transfer of the port rather than canceling service. If you don’t, you may find there isn’t a port available.
  • Satellite Internet – this is usually available in areas where none of the above options are. The two main companies we see folks use are Hughesnet and Viasat. We’ve heard the best feedback on Viasat from our clients. Most of their packages have caps on data usage and different plans are available based on your needs. Check out their website by clicking the name for more details.

Have a specific property in mind and need to know what it has available? Do you require a certain type of internet? Give us a call at 1-866-687-7496 and we can help you find out what there is so you can find the perfect home! Search all available properties online here!

Please note all information provided herein is based on personal experience, speed tests, customer feedback, and more. All info is subject to change, package pricing changes, location differences, and more. If the Internet is very important to you, we highly recommend you independently verify it will suit your needs prior to purchasing a home.

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What to do if your 2020 Cherokee County NC Tax Value is High

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Did you get a high tax appraisal value for your 2020 Cherokee County NC Values? Every property owner in Murphy NC, Andrews NC, Marble NC, Brasstown NC, and all around are receiving their new appraisal values in the mail. If your value came back accurate or low even, you do not need to do anything. If it is high, watch the video below to learn how to go through the appeals process. 

 

SOLD Show! Watch and see ALL the Sold Real Estate in Cherokee County NC for March 2019

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The Sold Show is where you can learn all about the real estate market in Cherokee County. It includes Murphy NC, Brasstown NC, Andrews NC, Marble NC, and all the other communities in the area. You can see all the land that has sold, all the homes and houses sold in the past month, market statistics, prices, and much more! It’s the best way to get the latest on what properties are selling and more. Watch the video above and to get all the details, sign up on the above to get everything right to your inbox.

December 2018 SOLD SHOW – Real Estate Update

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Happy New Year from The Poltrock Team! If you’re wondering what the real estate market in Cherokee County is doing, we’ve got the insight for you! Watch the video above.

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This video covers all about sold real estate in Murphy NC, Marble NC, Andrews NC, Brasstown NC, and all the beautiful communities in the boundaries of Cherokee County NC.

Bring the Train Home to Murphy NC! A record is made in the Guinness Book of World Records!

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On October 5, 2018, Downtown Murphy NC had thousands of residents on the square whistling and singing a custom version of “She will be coming round the mountain when she comes!” and signing a petition with the goal of bringing the train back to Cherokee County. It would stimulate tourism, commerce, and more. Watch to see what it was like to be in the crowd!

It was a great event led by many of our area’s leaders including: Mayor of Murphy NC Rick Ramsey, Mayor of Andrews NC James Reid, Representative Kevin Corbin,  Jim Davis, and more. It shows our community spirit here in Murphy NC. We are proud to be here!

John Poltrock Named Best Real Estate Agent in The Cherokee Scout 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards

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When you find work you really enjoy, and add technology mastery and a passion for great customer service, you can often achieve amazing results. Here in Murphy, NC and Cherokee County, REMAX REALTOR John Poltrock has earned a highly coveted award that speaks of his commitment to excellence. John was just voted Cherokee County’s Best Real Estate Agent in the Cherokee Scout’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards. The award is voted on by all the readers and subscribers of The Cherokee Scout, the area’s local newspaper.

Cherokee Scout Best Real Estate AgentWith over 13 years of real estate experience under his belt, John Poltrock is a highly focused professional who skillfully combines diverse analytic tools with a thorough knowledge of our regional real estate market. Using his Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Planning (from Western Carolina University), John deftly interprets often-complex market and trend reports. He utilizes relevant data to provide his clients with real-world advice that helps them to reach their buying or selling goals.

John combines his highly regarded technical expertise with an easygoing manner and a talent for making the most of every situation. He regards each challenge as a new opportunity, and frequently “thinks outside the box” to find the best solution. John’s commitment to client service is second to none, and many home buyers and sellers have happily provided testimonials about their positive experiences with John.

Like any high-achieving professional real estate agent, John Poltrock works with a superb support team. While John is The Poltrock Team’s lead Listing Agent, the five-member team also includes a Buyers’ Agent, versatile universal Realtor, Listings Coordinator, Closing Coordinator, and Marketing associate. Together, John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team enjoy providing Murphy, NC and Cherokee County with top-notch service while sharing their love of our beautiful mountains.

2016 Year End Sold Real Estate Update in Murphy NC

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Watch the video above to find out what real estate sold for in all of 2016. It covers Cherokee County NC, Murphy, NC, Andrews, and more. Questions? Ready to sell? Email a reply or Call us now at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496

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County Courthouse Lantern Repairs Grab Residents’ and Visitors’ Attention

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Historic buildings are always good candidates for repairs and restorations. In cities and towns across the country, you’ll find workers shoring up sagging floors, replacing peeling paint, and even beefing up the building’s structure. However, here in Murphy, NC, the Cherokee County Courthouse recently received a rather unusual type of facelift.

Courthouse Lantern Removal & Repair

On the morning of Thursday, January 12, two huge hydraulic cranes lumbered into action on Murphy’s Peachtree Street, just outside the courthouse. Managed by Cannon Roofing Company, the cranes had a highly challenging task: remove the super-heavy copper lantern from atop the courthouse’s large dome. The word “lantern” is an architectural term, in this case referring to the ornamental structure that has topped the Cherokee County Courthouse since its 1926 construction.

First, a crane operator gently lowered the lantern’s dome to the street. Once workers examined the dome, they found that it was only secured by one solder joint, where up to eight joints had originally held it in place. In other words, the dome could have given way at any time, crashing onto the pedestrians and court patrons below. What had caused the joints to work themselves loose? Most likely, the dome’s waving American flag, followed by a copper American eagle, had created sufficient windage to negatively affect the dome’s structural integrity.

Next, an even larger crane plucked the much taller lantern from atop the building’s dome, and brought it safely to the ground. Constructed of eight 10-foot-high hollow copper Greek columns, the metal lantern is certainly a grand-looking structure. However, it’s also the subject of a mystery: the lantern is chock full of rifle bullet holes.

Cherokee County Courthouse’s Colorful History
The lantern repair’s unusual nature is the latest chapter in the courthouse’s unconventional history. In fact, the current building is the latest in a series of structures, the first of which was supposedly burned by Federal troops during the Civil War. Two more courthouses suffered the same fate, with the last one falling victim to fire in 1924.

In 1926, Cherokee County commissioners approved construction of the current courthouse. Designed by James J. Baldwin, and built with a veneer of imposing Blue Marble from nearby Marble (of course), the two-story Neo-Classical Revival-style courthouse easily commands your attention. Inside, the ground floor is home to numerous offices, while the expansive second-floor courtroom features finely crafted woodwork and plaster furnishings.

However, the Cherokee County Courthouse’s most dramatic feature is the two-story cupola that soars high above the entrance pavilion. Above the cupola’s lower stage, you’d normally see a striking large domed roof, topped by the lantern and smaller dome. With the lantern and small dome missing, though, the building looks strangely out of proportion.

What’s Next for the Lantern Repair Project
Of course, getting the lantern on the ground was only half the battle. To safely contain the cumbersome structure, Cannon Roofing workers had constructed a massive wooden box, which arrived atop a flatbed truck. After workers buttoned up the lantern for transport, the truck headed for Andrews-Murphy Airport, where skilled craftsmen would perform repairs inside an aircraft hangar.

Not surprisingly, fixing the 91-year-old copper lantern will be quite expensive. The Cherokee County government will soon issue a request for repair estimates, which should be the subject of much discussion around town. After the lantern repairs have been completed, workers will carefully reattach the copper eagle to the dome. Fittingly, this symbol of American liberty and freedom will soon resume its watch over downtown Murphy, NC.

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