NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $837,779

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,390 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 24, 2019

Last sale price $365,000 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 130% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,882 / mo

148 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2019

Looking for a wonderfully-maintained mountain home on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau that is close to recreation, golf, waterfalls and restaurants? This lovely home, with a spacious great room and large stone fireplace flowing into the large chef's kitchen, provides plenty of room to gather. This home has easy single-level living with master & laundry on main. The 2nd floor has 2 beds, a bath and loft area that could be used for so many purposes. An easy lot and drive allow for worry-free in and out. Picturesque Whisper Lake is an easy walk where you can swim, fish, kayak or canoe and gather with your neighbors. With many year-round residents and an active social calendar, Whisper Lake has something for everyone! This home also includes the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Master Association. There are three other lakes within the Sapphire Valley Master Assn.; Hogback for fishing, Meadow Lake with a nice picnic/fishing area, and the beautiful Fairfield Lake with Bald Rock as a backdrop. You will find families swimming, sunning, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or relaxing on a sail boat or just sitting enjoying a book by the lake. In addition, the Recreational Center offers many opportunities to have fun. Several pools to select from including a large indoor pool with sauna & hot tub. The walking trail circles the playground equipment, basketball and soccer areas. The Horsepasture River with its sandy beach is perfect to dip your toes in the cool mountain river. All of this is included in your fees above. There are tennis courts with special days for men, women, or mixed doubles. Sapphire Valley features 2 public golf courses with reduced fees. Sapphire National (18) & Red Bird-(9) holes, Sapphire Ski (snowboard, ski, tubing) and the latest addition is the year round zip line. This provides family fun, year-round or seasonally, while enjoying this beautiful mountain home. The home has an encapsulated crawl space and lots of storage.

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck Self

Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc. License #274065

Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,956

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 29,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Woods
  • Crawl Space
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8501-39-1031-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Whisper Lake Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,956

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0.68 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 108
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-553-3391
  • Subdivision Name: Whisper Lake
  • Directions: From Crossroads take 64 East thru Sapphire Valley. Just past Holly Forest 1, Turn RIGHT onto Sapphire Post Office Rd. Drive about .9 mi (across 1 lane bridge) to 34 Lupton on your left. (If you reach the stop sign, you have gone just a little too far).
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Attribution Contact: 8285533391
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Encapsulated
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded Access
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Satellite Dish
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, None, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Gas, Other, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Satellite Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Water Access
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29620.8
  • Parcel #: 8501-39-1031-000

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Other

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1955.54
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2018
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Self
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.19%
Current Estimated Value
$837,779

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$472,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.23%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Outstanding Balance
$43,030
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$794,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1989
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

See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$365,000 None Available
$25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $50,000
Open $225,000
Previous Owner $289,000
Previous Owner $306,379
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Off Market $365,000 -- --
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Sold $365,000 -5.2% $153 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2018 12/15/18 For Sale $385,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $3,231 $672,510 $50,000 $622,510
2024 $2,409 $365,950 $50,000 $315,950
2023 $2,409 $365,950 $50,000 $315,950
2022 $2,409 $365,950 $50,000 $315,950
2021 $2,391 $365,950 $50,000 $315,950
2020 $2,435 $349,890 $0 $0
2019 $2,418 $349,890 $0 $0
2018 $1,978 $349,890 $0 $0
2017 $1,956 $349,890 $0 $0
2016 $1,949 $349,890 $0 $0
2015 $1,600 $377,750 $50,000 $327,750
2014 $1,600 $377,750 $50,000 $327,750
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 89887

APN: 8501-39-1031-000

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.