Some properties simply can't be recreated. Offered for the first time in decades, this remarkable 11-acre tract on Apalachia Lake is one of those rare opportunities that comes along only occasionally. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for years, this property has been preserved much as nature intended--a true mountain wilderness bordering one of Western North Carolina's most secluded lakes. Access is by a long private right-of-way, and the terrain is rugged, making this property best suited for those who appreciate privacy, adventure, and the beauty of an untouched setting. The reward is an extraordinary piece of lakefront with mature hardwoods, native mountain laurel and rhododendron, peaceful surroundings, and shoreline that feels worlds away from everyday life. Apalachia Lake is unlike most mountain lakes. With very little private shoreline development, no commercial recreation facilities, and thousands of acres of surrounding public lands, it has retained the quiet, natural character that has become increasingly difficult to find. Whether your interests include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the solitude of the mountains, this property provides an exceptional setting to experience it. The reservoir offers miles of shoreline while remaining one of the least-developed TVA lakes in the region. This is not a property for someone looking for manicured lawns or an easy walk to the water. It is a property for someone who understands the value of privacy, appreciates unspoiled mountain land, and wants to become the next steward of an extraordinary piece of Apalachia Lake. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. If you've been searching for authentic mountain lakefront where nature still takes center stage, this is one you'll want to experience in person.
Details
MLS #
100584865
Listing Type
For Sale
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Days On Site
60
Listing Provided By
Carolina Mountain Homes | Spies Team
Features
Zoning
none
Acreage
10.85
Water Front
Yes
Exterior
Lot Features
Navigable Water
Topography
Sloped, Steep, Undeveloped, Wooded
Parking
Attached Garage Yes / No
No
Garage Yes / No
No
Taxes
Tax Assessed Value
186680
Tax Book Number
0
Tax Legal Description
TRS 1& 2 Gratton Prop Shoal Creek Rural West
Tax Year
2025
Area Information
State
NC
County
Cherokee
City
Murphy
Zip Code
28906
Elementary School
Ranger
High School
Murphy High School
Listing VS Median (in 28906)
Price: $299,900
low | high
Med: $349,900
33.327775925308% of Average
On site: 60
low | high
Med: 20.5
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 28906
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $227.23
Min Sale Price: $29,999
Max Sale Price: $380,000
Med Sale Price: $156,150
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 72
Avg $ Per SqFt: $250.86
Min Sale Price: $1
Max Sale Price: $845,000
Med Sale Price: $325,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $196.23
Min Sale Price: $12,000
Max Sale Price: $635,000
Med Sale Price: $245,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 29
Avg $ Per SqFt: $205.71
Min Sale Price: $10,000
Max Sale Price: $550,000
Med Sale Price: $243,225
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 38
Avg $ Per SqFt: $256.2
Min Sale Price: $9,000
Max Sale Price: $705,000
Med Sale Price: $282,397
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 41
Avg $ Per SqFt: $216.46
Min Sale Price: $5,000
Max Sale Price: $660,000
Med Sale Price: $275,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 18
Avg $ Per SqFt: $285.81
Min Sale Price: $10,000
Max Sale Price: $685,000
Med Sale Price: $293,250
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 33
Avg $ Per SqFt: $226.58
Min Sale Price: $20,500
Max Sale Price: $700,000
Med Sale Price: $270,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 36
Avg $ Per SqFt: $232.1
Min Sale Price: $5,000
Max Sale Price: $1,200,000
Med Sale Price: $292,450
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 53
Avg $ Per SqFt: $216.22
Min Sale Price: $9,000
Max Sale Price: $875,000
Med Sale Price: $245,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 47
Avg $ Per SqFt: $252.54
Min Sale Price: $16,000
Max Sale Price: $432,000
Med Sale Price: $267,000
Date: Aug 2025
Sales: 61
Avg $ Per SqFt: $246.65
Min Sale Price: $15,000
Max Sale Price: $720,000
Med Sale Price: $285,000
Sourced by Back At You
Jul 2026
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$227.23
Min Sale Price:
$29,999
Max Sale Price:
$380,000
Med Sale Price:
$156,150
Jun 2026
Sales:
72
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$250.86
Min Sale Price:
$1
Max Sale Price:
$845,000
Med Sale Price:
$325,000
May 2026
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$196.23
Min Sale Price:
$12,000
Max Sale Price:
$635,000
Med Sale Price:
$245,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
29
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$205.71
Min Sale Price:
$10,000
Max Sale Price:
$550,000
Med Sale Price:
$243,225
Mar 2026
Sales:
38
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$256.2
Min Sale Price:
$9,000
Max Sale Price:
$705,000
Med Sale Price:
$282,397
Feb 2026
Sales:
41
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$216.46
Min Sale Price:
$5,000
Max Sale Price:
$660,000
Med Sale Price:
$275,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
18
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$285.81
Min Sale Price:
$10,000
Max Sale Price:
$685,000
Med Sale Price:
$293,250
Dec 2025
Sales:
33
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$226.58
Min Sale Price:
$20,500
Max Sale Price:
$700,000
Med Sale Price:
$270,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
36
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$232.1
Min Sale Price:
$5,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,200,000
Med Sale Price:
$292,450
Oct 2025
Sales:
53
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$216.22
Min Sale Price:
$9,000
Max Sale Price:
$875,000
Med Sale Price:
$245,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
47
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$252.54
Min Sale Price:
$16,000
Max Sale Price:
$432,000
Med Sale Price:
$267,000
Aug 2025
Sales:
61
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$246.65
Min Sale Price:
$15,000
Max Sale Price:
$720,000
Med Sale Price:
$285,000
MLS Number: 100584865
Spies Team – (828) 342-2947 – themountainsofnc@gmail.com
Carolina Mountain Homes – (828) 837-7322 – cmhfrontdesk@gmail.com
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MLS Number: 100584865
Spies Team – (828) 342-2947 – themountainsofnc@gmail.com
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