NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Laurel Dr Sapphire, NC 28774

Sapphire Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $506,000 - $707,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2024

Last sale price $545,000 $303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,619/month

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Deck
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2024

Enjoy single level living on a quiet cul-de-sac in Sapphire! This cozy home features open-concept living with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace, granite counters, a stone-fronted island, a breakfast bar, a generous pantry in the large kitchen, and a powder room. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, a bath with dual vanities, a large tiled shower, a generous tub, and a WC. Separated by the great room, the two other bedrooms sharing a bath round out the living space. An over 40-foot-long deck runs along the back of the house, including a covered section. The lower level has two rooms used as a workshop and hobby space. Above these rooms is a very large storage platform. The high ceilings of the lower level offer loads of possibilities for finishing. There's ample parking in the paved area outside the entry and more parking and access to the lower level. There's an area that can easily accommodate a carport. The property also features a fire pit along with raised beds and tasteful landscaping. Fiber optic internet is available. Enjoy all the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Master Association, including an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, badminton, golf, foot golf, and more, as well as exclusive access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, paddling, and fishing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Bricker

Landmark Realty Group - Sapphire/Burlingame Brokerage Phone: 8284820986 Listed on: 11/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne Bryson

Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,485

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $170 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Views of Woods
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8502-01-7223

Community Details

Overview

  • Holly Forest Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Putting Green

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,485

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$170 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.67
  • Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
  • Directions: From the Cashiers crossroads, take Highway 64 East into Sapphire. Turn right on Narrows Road into Holly Forest 2-3. Take the first right on to Laurel Drive. 197 Laurel Drive is at the end of the road on the left.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Attribution Contact: 8284820986
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Log Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Putting Green
  • Association Fee: 2035.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29185.2
  • Parcel #: 8502-01-7223
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Other

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1485.32
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Philips Michael David and Leigh Howton
Bought by
Philips Trust and Philips
Current Estimated Value
$601,657

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2023
Closed on
Apr 1, 2024
Sold by
Martha H Lebrun Revocable Trust
Bought by
Philips Michael David and Howton Philips Leigh
Seller's Agent
Marsha Bricker
Landmark Realty Group - Sapphire/Burlingame
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Bryson
Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.54%
Views
141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2023
Sold by
Lebrun Martha
Bought by
Martha H Lebrun Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Nguyen Van Huong and Nguyen Thu Trang
Bought by
Lebrun Martha
Seller's Agent
Chris Duffy
Silver Creek Real Estate Group - H
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Bricker
Landmark Realty Group - Sapphire/Burlingame
List Price
$605,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-13.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2013
Sold by
Robeck Inc
Bought by
Doe Robert Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,744
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2013
Sold by
No Worrys Llc
Bought by
Robeck Inc and Cabin Craft Construction
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Philips Trust -- None Listed On Document
Philips Michael David $545,000 None Listed On Document
Martha H Lebrun Revocable Trust -- --
Lebrun Martha $525,000 --
Doe Robert Allen -- None Available
Robeck Inc $17,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nguyen Van H $247,500
Previous Owner Doe Robert A $195,000
Previous Owner Doe Robert A $25,000
Previous Owner Doe Robert Allen $157,744
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Sold $545,000 -3.5% $303 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2023 11/06/23 For Sale $565,000 +7.6% $314 / Sq Ft
10/19/2022 10/19/22 Sold $525,000 -13.2% $292 / Sq Ft
10/08/2022 10/08/22 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2022 05/26/22 For Sale $605,000 +120.0% $336 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Sold $275,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 For Sale $275,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,035 $535,525 $25,000 $510,525
2024 $1,263 $332,270 $25,000 $307,270
2023 $1,485 $332,270 $25,000 $307,270
2022 $1,428 $318,220 $25,000 $293,220
2021 $1,209 $318,220 $25,000 $293,220
2020 $1,266 $293,100 $25,000 $268,100
2019 $1,266 $293,100 $25,000 $268,100
2018 $1,266 $293,100 $25,000 $268,100
2017 $1,176 $293,100 $25,000 $268,100
2015 $991 $277,600 $25,000 $252,600
2011 -- $25,000 $25,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marsha Bricker

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marsha Bricker

    Landmark Realty Group - Sapphire/Burlingame

    (828) 553-2357

    185 in this area

    229 Total Sales

    Marsha Bricker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Joanne Bryson

    Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers

    (828) 200-7951

    12 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Joanne Bryson
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Chris Duffy

    Silver Creek Real Estate Group - H

    (828) 526-6763

    8 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Chris Duffy
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  • Dorothy Swearingen

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Dorothy Swearingen

    NCMountainLife.com

    (828) 553-3391

    38 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Dorothy Swearingen
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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 103309

APN: 8502-01-7223

North Carolina Jackson County Sapphire 28774 Sapphire

197 Laurel Dr, Sapphire, NC

This home is located at 197 Laurel Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774 since 06 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $601,657, approximately $334 per square foot. This property was built in 2013. 197 Laurel Dr is a home located in Jackson County with nearby schools including Blue Ridge School and Smoky Mountain High School.

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