NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68 Elderberry Dr Sapphire, NC 28774

Sapphire Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $588,204

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.14 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 29, 2025

Last sale price $566,895

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,507 / mo

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ski Accessible
  • Boating
  • Fitness Center
  • Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Basketball Court

About This Home

As of December 2025

That's right -- a true well-built post and beam home for under $600,000!! This lovely timberframe mountain home is on the market for the first time. Featuring incredible post and beam work throughout, enjoy the large open great room with wood burning fireplace, screened porch, open kitchen, dining area, powder room and nice master suite on the main level. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms, an open loft, post and beam catwalk and another bathroom. There is a long open deck with screened porch for dining off the living area. Lots of privacy on over an acre of wooded land in the heart of Sapphire Valley, with a gentle back yard, perfect to add a sitting area or firepit. Priced to accommodate re-working the driveway, there is plenty of space to lengthen and add a turnaround if desired. Check out this great spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains for your family vacation memories!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Kruckenberger

Sapphire Valley Real Estate License #233777 Listed on: 10/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Kruckenberger

Sapphire Valley Real Estate License #233777 Listed on: 10/21/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,072

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Sloped Lot

HOA Fees

  • $84 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Basketball Court
  • Balcony

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 49
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7592-72-7563

Community Details

Overview

  • Holly Forest Property Owners Association
  • Holly Forest Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Boating
  • Golf Course Community
  • Outdoor Game Court
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Dog Park
  • Ski Accessible

Building Details

  • Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,072

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

1.14 Acres

HOA Fees

$84 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.14
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
  • Directions: From the Cashiers Crossroads, take Highway 64 East into Sapphire Valley. Turn left on Tray's Island Road, and bear left up the mountain. First right turn on Blackberry Trail, stay left, then turn left on Elderberry to home on right.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Other Structures: Carport(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Screened, Balcony
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trails/Paths, Boat Facilities
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Basketball Court, Beach Access, Boating, Game Court Exterior, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Spa/Hot Tub, Security
  • Association Fee: 1008.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Holly Forest Property Owners Association
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7592-72-7563
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2071.69
  • Tax Lot: 49
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2025
Closed on
Dec 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bill Kruckenberger
Sapphire Valley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bill Kruckenberger
Sapphire Valley Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$566,895
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,105
-5.36%
Views
109
Current Estimated Value
$588,204

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,309
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2015
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

  • Don Collins Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA

    Don Collins

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA

    (828) 307-0598

    70 Total Sales

    29 in Sapphire

    $750 - $2.4M Price Range

    Don Collins
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  • Jordan Clark Real Estate Agent - Looking Glass Realty, Connestee Falls

    Jordan Clark

    Looking Glass Realty, Connestee Falls

    (828) 521-0541

    149 Total Sales

    3 in Sapphire

    $25K - $200K Price Range

    Jordan Clark
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  • Jason Jacques Real Estate Agent - BluAxis Realty

    Jason Jacques

    BluAxis Realty

    (828) 522-9845

    50 Total Sales

    1 in Sapphire

    $105,000 Price

    Jason Jacques
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  • Dani Miner Real Estate Agent - Great Smokys Realty

    Dani Miner

    Great Smokys Realty

    (941) 203-3367

    55 Total Sales

    2 in Sapphire

    $555,000 Price Range

    Dani Miner
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  • Bill Kruckenberger Real Estate Agent - Sapphire Valley Real Estate

    Bill Kruckenberger

    Sapphire Valley Real Estate

    (828) 882-2954

    86 Total Sales

    88 in Sapphire

    $4K - $3.2M Price Range

    Bill Kruckenberger
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  • Jason Shepherd Real Estate Agent - Looking Glass Realty

    Jason Shepherd

    Looking Glass Realty

    (828) 672-6998

    165 Total Sales

    1 in Sapphire

    $40,000 Price

    Jason Shepherd
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$567,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Sold $566,895 -5.4% --
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2025 10/21/25 For Sale $599,000 -- --
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 $2,213 $582,493 $28,500 $553,993
2024 $1,252 $329,530 $25,000 $304,530
2023 $1,474 $329,530 $25,000 $304,530
2022 $1,474 $329,530 $25,000 $304,530
2021 $1,252 $329,530 $25,000 $304,530
2020 $1,251 $289,400 $25,000 $264,400
2019 $1,251 $289,400 $25,000 $264,400
2018 $1,251 $289,400 $25,000 $264,400
2017 $1,222 $289,400 $25,000 $264,400
2015 $1,292 $289,400 $25,000 $264,400
2011 -- $405,250 $40,000 $365,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Kruckenberger Real Estate Agent - Sapphire Valley Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Bill Kruckenberger

    Sapphire Valley Real Estate

    (828) 506-8398

    78 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Bill Kruckenberger
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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1002087

APN: 7592-72-7563

North Carolina Jackson County Sapphire 28774 Sapphire

68 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire, NC

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