438 McDonald Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
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OFF MARKET

438 McDonald Rd
Murphy, NC 28906

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$371,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,120/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$371,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,120/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
(on 2.87 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 438 McDonald Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
2.87 acres
Parking
Garage

About this House

Turn key mountain get away! Your own personal mountain park featuring fast flowing cold water trout stream and perfectly manicured land. Enjoy endless outdoor adventures with a private beach, a refreshing swimming hole, all surrounded by lush woods and open spaces. You can tube the stream as well by putting in at the beginning of the road and floating home! Unwind in the outdoor screened sitting area, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes, or gather around the firepit for an evening of relaxation. Nestled on the peak of the property, the towering original homestead chimney is nostalgic. This property is truly a diamond in the rough, offering many possibilities of private outdoor fun. As an additional perk, adjoining this property is a pasture full of long haired Highland cows for your view. This stunning property features a well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home complete with a cozy cast iron electric fireplace. Plenty of living space inside for those rainy days. Wrap around kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and functionality. Bar off kitchen opening up to the dining area for convenient hosting. Off the primary bedroom deck and outdoor dining area with mountain and pasture views. Additional outdoor storage space includes a workshop and single detached garage. This charming property is conveniently located to local vineyards, white water rafting, Harrah's CVR Casino and Hotel, Blue Ridge and McCaysville, GA. Come see it today while it's still available!
438 McDonald Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1985. It last sold for $380,000 on Oct 3, 2025 (5% below the $399,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $371,500, with a rent estimate of $1,950/month.

Home Details for 438 McDonald Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Partial,Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Vented, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One, One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Year Round, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Metal
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Garage,Detached,Driveway,Asphalt
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: CreekFrontage Type: CreekRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic TankWater Body: Hanging Dog Creek, Na
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level, Sloping

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1985
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: ResidentialArchitecture: Cabin,Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 458400554583000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: Murphy

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.87 Acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 419369Water ViewWater View: Creek/StreamAttribution Contact: 8288373002
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Kelly Hopkins Team, (833) 687-6867
REMAX Mountain Properties
Bought with: Suzi Henry, (828) 361-1777, Carolina Mountain Homes
Source: NGBOR, MLS#419369

Price History for 438 McDonald Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/03/2025$380,000Sold
NGBOR #419369
08/02/2025$399,900PendingMountain Lakes BOR #153327
07/18/2025$399,900Listed For SaleMountain Lakes BOR #153327

Market trends in Murphy

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$313K
$583MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$202
$15MoM
Available listings
364
25MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$159,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 438 McDonald Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
114 Kramer's Knob Lane, Murphy, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$165,000
06/04/26
3
2
-
920 McDonald Rd, Murphy, NC
0.57
Single-Family Home
$295,000
12/03/25
2
2
1,404
1925 McDonald Rd, Murphy, NC
0.63
Single-Family Home
$258,000
11/13/25
1
1
230
116 Grapevine Rdg, Murphy, NC
1.65
Single-Family Home
$352,400
03/30/26
2
2
-
90 Solitude Ridge Ln, Murphy, NC
1.50
Single-Family Home
$340,000
03/13/26
2
2
1,040
52 Brandys Way, Murphy, NC
1.45
Single-Family Home
$268,000
10/03/25
2
2
1,008
318 Page Lane, Murphy, NC
0.68
Single-Family Home
$70,000
01/13/26
1
1
288
619 Cherokee Oaks Rd, Murphy, NC
1.54
Single-Family Home
$290,000
07/20/26
2
2
892

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Murphy

At least 79 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say there's wildlife

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 39 % Say kids play outside

  • 31 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 19 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 12 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Liza G Ovington
    "Not sure but it seems like there are lots of places to take your dogs on leash. Although many of the roads have no shoulder"
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  • Bigliz14
    "Great place to live and raise a family . People are friendly and atmosphere in this town is fantastic "
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  • Trulia User
    "A little congested but roads are kept clean and safe in the winter the roads are well maintained. I would recommend living in Murphy "
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  • Mary Obryan
    "No this is a rural area with no public transportation. There is no need for it generally speaking. There is a community transport that will pick up people at their homes I believe."
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  • Laurence Wood
    "Good schools a growing town with opportunities for all! Every day is like vacation with all the amazing places to go to!"
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  • Laurence Wood
    "No traffic jams Service people are slow to come out but it’s part of the slower pace of life we enjoy "
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  • Laurence Wood
    "A fast growing town and you need to expect long drives for services and stores. Medical care is difficult to find close by. We love our town and get upset when new residents try to change our culture "
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  • Barbara Ratterree
    "Country living. People are private but willing to help others. Most homes around me are homesteads or farms. "
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  • KatieB
    "Most people don’t walk their dogs they let them run loose or keep them fenced, those who do walk their dogs are usually friendly and always say hello! "
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  • Irving R.
    "vehicle is a must have commodity to get around when you live out of the town city limits. Unless you like to walk or ride a bike. They're are few other drawbacks as well. Communicating by cell phone is not very good around the countryside, lacking cell towers. This is a problem, even trying to get on the internet. Somedays are better than others but still we have poor reception. Other than that we have the beautiful outdoors. We can enjoy going to the national forest for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing or just driving around the back roads and enjoy scenery as well as wildlife. Living outside the city's limit might have it's drawbacks but you take the good and the bad as it comes and make the best of it."
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  • Kristyleew49
    "Love Murphy! The people, the mountains, the town are all amazing! No attitudes, just good people looking out for each other!"
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  • Michelle R.
    "We just stay socialized with each other and van together when necessary. The kids are what keeps the community a whole. "
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  • Michelle R.
    "We all ban together and make it about the kids. Lots of summer fun. When problems arise within the community we solve together as a team until things are fixed. "
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  • Mesa2617
    "Live music at local pub and restaurants. Friendly staff is several local stores and restaurants. The town of Murphy felt really welcoming. "
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  • Errol D.
    "Very beautiful place to live and quiet, very kid friendly. I been here for some years really nicely place to be "
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  • TiffanyTabor
    "we need some really nice dog parks! People need to be more accountable for their dogs! There us no place to take to your dog where they can run, swim and play safely!"
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  • Kimkoogler
    "I've lived here for 7 years. I love every beautiful road. mountain views, lake views, great food. it's a beautiful place to live."
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  • Pprzonek
    "the beautiful mountain views, the wonderful change of the seasons.The small city feel and how nice the people are to each other"
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  • Gloria Geringer
    "I like it because it's quite. No lights outside, except for what's on the house and carport. What I don't like is everyone's dogs run free. I take mine out on a leash."
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  • Cindyandchuck
    "Concerts, yard sales, boat and golf cart parades, fireworks with live music. Tennis, pool and marina"
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  • Bsfrazee
    "Every one knows every one. People watch each others place when they are out of town or checks in on one another if your sick. I have vacationed here for a few years now staying with friends but now would love to own a piece of paradise !!!"
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  • NolaR
    "One Neighbor has a hostile dog. I don't feel safe walking by his house. There is still enough areas to walk your pet."
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  • Jjoachiltz
    "There is no leash law here so watch your children and your pets closely!! Our dog was attacked and killed by 2 dogs in our neighborhood. There was nothing we could do about it. "
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  • Steve B.
    "Murphy, NC is a small community with all the basics (yes, including Walmart). There is a lot to do or you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. Winters are NOT harsh, however, you will need warm clothing. You can enjoy the wildlife from your back deck or walk the many trails throughout the county. Although Murphy will have a Casino come the Summer of 2015; it will have little impact on the quality of life."
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  • Wendy B.
    "It only mentions one high school but we have TCEC which is the best school in N.C.! Your kid will graduate with all honors AND an associates degree! Best place to raise a child EVER! Safe, peaceful place!"
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  • Wendy B.
    "I live here and think Murphy and surrounding areas are heaven on earth. Beautiful, friendly, amazing environment to raise your kids! 9th grade up offers TCEC, a small FREE high school that will have your child graduate with honors AND and Associates Degree! Loving teachers! "
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Frequently asked questions about 438 McDonald Rd

  • What is 438 McDonald Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 438 McDonald Rd in Murphy, NC is $371,500.
  • What is the price history for 438 McDonald Rd?
    438 McDonald Rd in Murphy, NC last sold for $380,000 in October 2025.
  • Is Murphy a buyer's or seller's market?
    Murphy is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Murphy?
    The median sale price in Murphy is $313K. That is up $583 from the prior month.
  • Does 438 McDonald Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 438 McDonald Rd in Murphy, NC has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 438 McDonald Rd?
    The lot at 438 McDonald Rd in Murphy, NC is about 2.9 acres.
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