Murphy Real Estate

Murphy Real Estate & Homes for Sale in North Carolina

Prospective residents and visitors are invited to come and find their "piece of paradise" in the majestic mountains of the township of Murphy in beautiful Cherokee County. The township of Murphy is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Asheville along US Highway 74. As the county seat of Cherokee County, Murphy has a population of about 1,600 residents and growing, although there are more than 5,000 who live in the city's sphere of influence. Real estate options throughout Murphy consist of single-family homes in a variety of architectural styles and with impressive amounts of acreage. Murphy has also been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top ten developing markets for second homes. Community events such as the Wagon Train and Jeep Jamboree bring residents together and allow them to catch up with friends and neighbors on the latest news and gossip. The Wagon Train started in 1958 with 67 wagons and 325 riders who wanted to emphasize the need for road improvements. Today, residents love reliving the event every Fourth of July. The Jeep Jamboree has become so popular it now is held twice a year, once in April and then in October. Jeep owners from all over the country flock to the area to ride some of the best jeep trails around.