Overview
Ready-to-Build Land in Gated Community
Located in Murphy, NC, Lot 15 in Rustic Valley Hollow (Wilderness Creek Falls) offers 1.84 acres of flat, build-ready ground within a gated mountain community. This property is suitable for a primary home, second home, or cabin, with space for a detached garage or shop and outdoor living. Public electric is available at the road, and a community well offers a tap-in option, with the buyer responsible for verifying connection and fees. The Home Owners Association (HOA) fee is $800 annually, which supports road upkeep, common-area care, and neighborhood standards. Murphy combines frontier and rail-town history with modern small-city resources. Situated where the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers converge, the local economy includes healthcare, public schools, county services, construction trades, light manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and outdoor recreation. Daily amenities such as groceries, dining, hardware, and medical care are nearby, and downtown Murphy hosts farmers markets, seasonal festivals, and other events. Recreational opportunities include fishing and paddling on Hiwassee and Appalachia Lakes, hiking and biking in the Nantahala National Forest, and whitewater rafting on the Ocoee and Nantahala rivers. The John C. Campbell Folk School provides year-round classes, music, and craft events. The property is approximately 30-40 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA, 1.5-2 hours from Chattanooga, TN, and Asheville, NC, and about 2-2.5 hours from Atlanta, GA, depending on traffic. Corridors along US-64/74 provide access to logistics hubs, healthcare systems, schools, hospitality, and small businesses.