$799,000

Estimated payment $4,712/month

Total Views 242
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ski Accessible
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Golf Course Community
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

Whether you're looking for a full-time residence in the mountains or a vacation escape with rental income potential, this inviting Sapphire Valley home offers a perfect balance of comfort, versatility, and location. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is thoughtfully designed to accommodate both relaxed everyday living and effortless entertaining. The main level features a desirable open layout with 3 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, all on one level for ease and convenience. Natural light fills the living space, and the seamless flow to the expansive back porch—featuring both screened-in and open-air sections—creates the perfect setting to enjoy the peaceful surroundings in any season. Downstairs, a fully finished lower level provides incredible flexibility. Ideal for hosting family and guests, it includes a second kitchen, a spacious family room, a game or recreation area, a full bathroom, and an additional bonus room that can easily be transformed into extra sleeping areas, a home office, gym, or media space. This level adds tremendous value, whether you envision it as a private guest suite or a multi-use retreat for large gatherings. As a member of the Sapphire Valley Master Association, you'll have access to a wide range of exceptional amenities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, an 18-hole golf course, winter skiing and tubing, Lake Fairfield access, and more. The lifestyle here is as vibrant as it is relaxing, with something for every season and every member of the family. Tucked just a short drive from the charming village of Cashiers, you’ll enjoy easy access to boutique shopping, local restaurants, scenic hiking trails, and the natural beauty of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch, exploring nearby waterfalls, or enjoying a day on the lake, this home offers a gateway to the best of Western North Carolina living.

Listing Agent

Nicole Ernst

Keller Williams Great Smokies Listed on: 07/20/2025

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Co-Listing Agent

Sarah Strawn

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods
  • Finished Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laundry on lower level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 200
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7592-96-3509

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Putting Green
  • Dog Park
  • Trails
  • Ski Accessible

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,905

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$178 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 166
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-743-5122
  • Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
  • Directions: From Crossroads in Cashiers, take US 64 approx. 5.7 miles, LEFT onto W Christy Trail. House on RIGHT
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Rolling Slope
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Topography: Rolling,Sloping
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Barbecue
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association #2 Fee: 1008.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 1125.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Holly Forest
  • Association Name: Sapphire Valley Master Association
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7592-96-3509
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1904.58
  • Tax Lot: 200
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $1,652 $434,680 $25,000 $409,680
2023 $1,905 $434,680 $25,000 $409,680
2022 $1,752 $397,510 $25,000 $372,510
2021 $1,129 $265,030 $25,000 $240,030
2020 $1,129 $259,140 $25,000 $234,140
2019 $1,129 $259,140 $25,000 $234,140
2018 $1,129 $259,140 $25,000 $234,140
2017 $1,103 $259,140 $25,000 $234,140
2015 $847 $259,140 $25,000 $234,140
2011 -- $256,070 $40,000 $216,070
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $799,000 +19.8% --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Sold $667,000 -7.2% $534 / Sq Ft
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2022 07/03/22 For Sale $719,000 +72.0% $576 / Sq Ft
12/10/2021 12/10/21 Sold $418,000 -0.2% $335 / Sq Ft
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 For Sale $419,000 +109.5% $336 / Sq Ft
06/06/2018 06/06/18 Sold $200,000 -16.7% $160 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 For Sale $240,000 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $667,000 --
Warranty Deed $418,000 Coward Hicks & Siler Pa
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Warranty Deed $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $533,600 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $160,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001500

APN: 7592-96-3509