NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Staircase Falls Rd Sapphire, NC 28774

Sapphire Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $767,000 - $1,155,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,604 Sq Ft
$278/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 1, 2013

Last sale price $295,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 239% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,941 / mo

960 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Playground

About This Home

As of March 2013

This 3 BR 4 BA exceptionally well maintained older golf course home is located at the end of a quiet cul de sac. The home features vaulted ceilings in the living area, wood burning fireplace, screened porch offering views of the course and good sized creek. Lots of extra living space with finished bonus rooms up and down. Seller is including a 1 year home warranty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Bricker

Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 8289669290 License #144642 Listed on: 07/02/2010

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Coyle

Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty License #263623

Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,009

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.32 Acre Lot

HOA Fees

  • $121 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Golf Course Views
  • Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 78
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8501-79-3472-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Burlingame Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,009

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

1.32 Acres

HOA Fees

$121 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.32
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Burlingame
  • Directions: Hwy. 64 East to Burlingame. Turn right on Upper Whitewater Road to right on Staircase Falls Road. #281 is located at the end of the street on the left. Look for sign The Smith's.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Attribution Contact: 8289669290
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, On Golf Course
  • View: Golf Course, Creek/Stream
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other, Barbecue
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Two Car Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Park, Trails/Paths
  • Association Fee: 1450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 57499.2
  • Parcel #: 8501-79-3472-000

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Other

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3009.0
  • Tax Lot: 78
  • Tax Year: 2010

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,001,001

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2010
Closed on
Mar 1, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marsha Bricker
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Pam Coyle
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$204,900
-40.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.52%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sapphire, NC

  • David Jones Real Estate Agent - Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers

    David Jones

    Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers

    (864) 501-5782

    37 Total Sales

    13 in Sapphire

    $4K - $2.9M Price Range

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  • Sarah Jennings Real Estate Agent - Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC

    Sarah Jennings

    Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC

    (828) 589-3691

    49 Total Sales

    18 in Sapphire

    $15K - $1.7M Price Range

    Sarah Jennings
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  • Ken Fernandez Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Sapphire

    Ken Fernandez

    Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Sapphire

    (828) 307-9262

    57 Total Sales

    21 in Sapphire

    $5K - $2.3M Price Range

    Ken Fernandez
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  • Mary Abranyi Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

    Mary Abranyi

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

    (828) 547-2362

    49 Total Sales

    4 in Sapphire

    $20K - $1.6M Price Range

    Mary Abranyi
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  • Taylor Gremli Real Estate Agent - Allen Tate Realty

    Taylor Gremli

    Allen Tate Realty

    (828) 761-3515

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Sapphire

    $415,000 Price

    Taylor Gremli
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  • Mark Moser Real Estate Agent - Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC

    Mark Moser

    Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC

    (844) 579-0592

    5 Total Sales

    1 in Sapphire

    $750,000 Price

    Mark Moser
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$295,000 None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Sold $295,000 -41.0% $82 / Sq Ft
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2010 07/05/10 For Sale $499,900 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $3,697 $769,380 $60,000 $709,380
2024 $2,776 $421,720 $60,000 $361,720
2023 $2,776 $421,720 $60,000 $361,720
2022 $2,760 $419,290 $60,000 $359,290
2021 $2,739 $419,290 $60,000 $359,290
2020 $2,077 $298,350 $0 $0
2019 $2,062 $298,350 $0 $0
2018 $1,687 $298,350 $0 $0
2017 $1,667 $298,350 $0 $0
2016 $1,662 $298,350 $0 $0
2015 -- $522,540 $55,000 $467,540
2014 -- $522,540 $55,000 $467,540
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marsha Bricker Real Estate Agent - Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Marsha Bricker

    Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (828) 553-2357

    171 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    Marsha Bricker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Pam Coyle

    Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty

    (828) 200-0680

    2 Total Sales

    Pam Coyle
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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 71152

APN: 8501-79-3472-000

North Carolina Transylvania County Sapphire 28774 Sapphire

281 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC

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