86 Lightning Bug Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
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SOLD
NOV 13, 2025

86 Lightning Bug Ln
Murphy, NC 28906

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,248 sqft (on 1.39 acres)

$385,000

Last Sold: Nov 13, 2025
4% below list $399K
$308/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,194/mo*
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$385,000

Last Sold: Nov 13, 2025
4% below list $399K
$308/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,194/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 sqft
(on 1.39 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2016
Lot Size
1.39 acres
Living Area
1,248 sqft
Price/Sqft
$308/sqft
Parking
Garage
HOA
$33/Monthly

About this House

Murphy, NC – Beautiful 2 Bed, 2 Bath mountain chalet-style home located in “Bear Trail” on 1.39+/- wooded acres with seasonal mountain views. This property features a matching detached one-car garage plus a private screened outdoor pavilion w/ a heated hot tub for relaxation. The exterior of the home includes a metal roof, log siding, covered porches, and wrap-around side decks, plus a large gated yard for pets with lush green AstroTurf that never needs mowing. The interior includes all wood tongue & groove ceilings and walls, 12” pine plank flooring throughout, Beautiful custom tile showers and tile floors in both bathrooms. The open great room has cathedral ceilings w/ rustic beams and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light, a a stack stone gas log fireplace w/logs in the living room. There is a large bedroom & bath that can be used as a master, while the large private loft also offers a 2nd master/guest bedroom & bathroom that has a private balcony to enjoy the outdoors. The main floor great room has access to the covered porches and fenced yard, which leads to the screened pavilion w/ a heated hot tub. The home is being sold furnished, making it move-in ready by Just bringing your personal items. Additional features include paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber optic internet perfect for working from home or staying connected with family and friends. The property is conveniently located a few miles near the Tennessee line, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and McCaysville, Georgia, and Downtown Murphy, NC, for shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and entertainment. The property is only a short distance to Lake Hiawassee, Lake Nottely, and Lake Blue Ridge for boating and fishing adventures. Wow, Murphy, NC, also known as the City of Flowers, is located in Cherokee County and has 92,000+ acres of U.S. Forest Service land for outdoor enthusiasts. The seller is asking only $399,000. I can't wait to show you this beautiful, private, Mountain Chalet!
86 Lightning Bug Ln, Murphy, NC 28906 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home built in 2016. It last sold for $385,000 on Nov 13, 2025 (4% below the $399,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $377,000, with a rent estimate of $1,850/month.

Home Details for 86 Lightning Bug Ln

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1248 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Fiber OpticsAppliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Electric,Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas LogSpa: HeatedHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows, ScreensFlooring: Wood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Wood, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Seasonal

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, OpenFencing: FencedExterior: Private Yard, Retaining Walls
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage,Driveway,Asphalt
Frontage
Frontage Type: RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level, Sloping, Wooded

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2016
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: ResidentialArchitecture: Chalet,Country
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Log Siding, See RemarksNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 4540026896900

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,000Price Per Sqft: $308/sqft

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: MurphyCommunity: Bear Trail

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1248 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Pavilion, See RemarksNot Senior Community

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $400/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.39 Acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 418713Attribution Contact: 8288372288

Additional Information

PavilionSee Remarks
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Kathlene Vetten, (828) 361-0360
EXIT Realty Mountain View Properties
Bought with: Dexter Hubbard, Sr., (828) 361-4710, REMAX Mountain Properties
Source: NGBOR, MLS#418713

Price History for 86 Lightning Bug Ln

DatePriceEventSource
11/13/2025$385,000Sold
NGBOR #418713
11/01/2025$399,000PendingMountain Lakes BOR #153731
09/11/2025$399,000Listed For SaleNGBOR #418713
05/06/2016$146,000Sold
N/A
03/30/2006$40,000Sold
N/A

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$188,710
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 86 Lightning Bug Ln

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
296 Lightning Bug Lane, Murphy, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$335,000
04/27/26
2
3
1,512
138 Wolf Print Rdg, Murphy, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$395,000
05/29/26
2
2
2,352
745 Buck Ridge Drive, Murphy, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$445,000
07/01/26
2
2
1,992
249 Buck Ridge Drive, Murphy, NC
0.56
Single-Family Home
$485,000
07/09/26
2
3
2,392
10 Whippoorwill Ln, Murphy, NC
1.00
Single-Family Home
$284,000
06/17/26
2
2
1,261
1013 Buck Ridge Dr, Murphy, NC
0.58
Single-Family Home
$575,000
06/23/26
3
3
3,229
513 Persimmon Heights Road, Murphy, NC
0.55
Single-Family Home
$319,800
08/28/25
2
2
1,230
785 Piper Dr, Murphy, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$195,000
10/20/25
1
1
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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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