Cherokee County NC Homes for Sale
Cherokee County NC Homes for Sale
Founded in 1839, Cherokee County is the furthest west county in North Carolina. It was named after the Cherokee Native Americans who once populated the area, some of which still live there. Of its 467 square miles, 455 square miles is made of land, unique in its luscious vegetation and rolling hills, the other 11 square miles is made up of water. The historic towns of Murphy and Andrews, both of which once thrived on the textile industry, now sit as sleepy, quiet towns in the heat of Cherokee County perfect for a weekend get-a-way to the mountains! You cannot go wrong with a visit to Cherokee County!
In addition to the rich history and breathtaking views, Cherokee County is also home to the Nantahala National Forest. Nantahala, meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun" in Cherokee, is a popular tourist destination for its many outdoors activities offered. The National Forest is highly recognized and critically acclaimed for its incredible hiking, fishing, and adventurous rafting. The Nantahala River runs directly through the National Forest stretching nearly 40 miles! While the river does stretch and incredible length, it is the lower river that brings the excitement. After passing through the Nantahala Powerhouse from the Nantahala Lake, an 8 mile track of racing rapids is left at a chilling 45 degrees. This refreshing river offers some of the best rafting in North Carolina and includes class II and III rapids perfect for beginners and highly skilled adventurers alike! Notable rapids include "Patton's Run," Surfers," Bulls Run," and "Upper Nantahala Falls." The River is also known for its incredible fly fishing and has been named by Trout Unlimited as one of the top 100 Trout Streams in America!
While in Cherokee County, make a stop in downtown Andrews and experience the grandeur of the historical city. Notable locations include The Franklin Pierce Cover House, First Baptist Church, and Walker's Inn, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Whether you are looking to escape from city life or test your skill on world-class rapids, Cherokee County is perfect for anyone! Plan a visit today and explore the land of the Cherokee!
Are you a homebuyer, searching for Cherokee County properties for sale? If so, then our web site will provide you with a wealth of information.
Cherokee County Houses for Sale, by Price Category
Yates Realty offers Cherokee County discount realtor services, providing realty rebates of up to 1.5% of the value on the home you might buy. You can see our buy page for more information on our buyer's agency services, including cash back commission rebates in Cherokee County. Are you a homeowner looking for a full-service, discount realtor in Lincoln County? Yates Realty offers full-service home listing services with a low 1.5% listing fee. Please visit our sell page for more information. We're a different kind of agency. Yates Realty has lower overhead costs than many traditional real estate agents - and we pass the savings on to you in the form of thousands of dollars in commission savings. Here you'll also find information on open houses in Cherokee County.
The historical information on this page is based on information on single family homes sold in Cherokee, NC via the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Data may not include homes sold through means other than the Carolina MLS, including auctions, for-sale-by-owner transactions and certain new-construction sales. *Note: Average monthly home sales for the current year are likely affected by seasonality in the closing of Cherokee, NC MLS listings. Residential real estate is to some degree a seasonal industry, even though home sales do happen throughout the year. In other words, in any given year, there are likely to be more sales of Cherokee real estate in the spring and summer months than in other parts of the year.
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