$899,000
$76K PRICE DROP

151 Birdnest Rd Sapphire, NC 28774

Sapphire Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,037/month

Total Views 1,583
5 Beds
4 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Deck
  • Panoramic View
  • Clubhouse
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

Discover your perfect mountain retreat—this beautifully maintained cottage-style home combines scenic views, convenience, and charm. Step inside and feel instantly welcomed by the warm, inviting interior featuring a stacked stone fireplace, a well-appointed kitchen, and glass doors showcasing stunning eastern views of Hogback Mountain and beyond. The main level includes a spacious primary suite with ample closet space and a private bath, along with two additional guest bedrooms that share a well-designed bathroom. Downstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath, along with a second living area and a fully equipped kitchen. This lower level offers flexibility and privacy, making it ideal for guests or potential rental use. With zoned heating and cooling, a lockable interior door, and a separate exterior entrance, the space is well-suited for independent living arrangements. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a versatile investment, this home offers comfort, style, and income potential in a picturesque mountain setting.

Listing Agent

Merry Soellner

Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,564

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 62
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7592-74-4993

Community Details

Overview

  • Holly Forest Association
  • Sapphire Master Association
  • Holly Forest Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,564

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$178 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Fairfield Lake
  • Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
  • Directions: From the Crossroads, take Highway 64 E to Trays Island Rd. on the left. Go all the way up Trays Island Rd. to Eagle Ridge to the right. To Kestrel Court to the left, to Birdnest Rd. on the left, to 151 Birdnest Rd. on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Multiple Closets

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped, Views
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None, Deeded Access
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Multi-Fuel, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lake, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Water Access
  • Association #2 Fee: 1125.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 1008.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Sapphire Master Association
  • Association Name: Holly Forest
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7592-74-4993
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1563.98
  • Tax Lot: 62
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,363 $621,755 $73,000 $548,755
2024 $1,322 $347,820 $50,000 $297,820
2023 $1,549 $347,820 $50,000 $297,820
2022 $1,549 $347,820 $50,000 $297,820
2021 $1,322 $347,820 $50,000 $297,820
2020 $1,457 $340,400 $50,000 $290,400
2019 $1,457 $340,400 $50,000 $290,400
2018 $1,457 $340,400 $50,000 $290,400
2017 $1,423 $340,400 $50,000 $290,400
2015 $1,263 $340,400 $50,000 $290,400
2011 -- $395,510 $50,000 $345,510
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Price Changed $899,000 -5.4% --
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $950,000 -2.6% --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $975,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $348,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001699

APN: 7592-74-4993

North Carolina Jackson County Sapphire 28774 Sapphire

151 Birdnest Rd, Sapphire, NC

For Sale

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