$899,000

920 Sapphire Post Office Rd Cashiers, NC 28717

Sapphire Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,242/month

Total Views 2,040
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Basketball Court
  • Wooded Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Turtleback Falls

About This Home

Charming Craftsman Cottage in Sapphire ValleyNestled in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this timeless Craftsman-style cottage blends rustic elegance with mountain comfort. Set against a backdrop of towering hardwoods and lush native rhododendron, the home welcomes you with warm wood accents, thoughtful architectural details, and serene natural surroundings.The heart of the living space is a massive, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built in the traditional Rumford design—known for its tall, shallow firebox that radiates exceptional warmth and ambiance. Perfect for cozy mountain evenings, the hearth anchors an open-concept great room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows that invite the outdoors in.Enjoy access to all Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including hiking trails, golf, tennis, fitness center, and lake activities—all just minutes away.Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat or a full-time mountain escape, this one-of-a-kind cottage offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and location. Unpermitted, finished space in detached garage. Property is an active vacation rental.

Listing Agent

Lee Gregory

RE/MAX Summit Properties Listed on: 06/16/2025

RE/MAX Summit Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,939

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • North Facing Home
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

Parking

  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Propane Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Basketball Court
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8501-29-4479

Community Details

Overview

  • Sapphire Master Association
  • Whisper Lake Association
  • Whisper Lake Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool

Building Details

  • Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,939

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$136 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Whisper Lake
  • Subdivision Name: Whisper Lake
  • Directions: From the crossroads head East on HWY 64, go past Sapphire National, turn right on Sapphire Post Office Rd, Enter Whisper Lake at Sapphire Valley, cross the bridge over the Horsepasture River and follow to the third home on right, #920.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Post and Beam
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Propane Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Pool Features: Association
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Disclosures: Licensed Vacation Rental
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Aggregate, Circular Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Security: 24 Hour Security
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Wood
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association #2 Fee: 550.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 1075.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Whisper Lake Association
  • Association Name: Sapphire Master Association
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 8501-29-4479
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2939.33
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,298 $867,834 $43,920 $823,914
2024 $2,612 $687,430 $35,440 $651,990
2023 $2,939 $687,430 $35,440 $651,990
2022 $1,750 $396,940 $35,440 $361,500
2021 $1,667 $396,940 $35,440 $361,500
2020 $1,612 $373,710 $25,000 $348,710
2019 $1,612 $373,710 $25,000 $348,710
2018 $1,612 $373,710 $25,000 $348,710
2017 $1,575 $373,710 $25,000 $348,710
2015 $1,520 $370,060 $25,000 $345,060
2011 -- $474,930 $30,000 $444,930
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $899,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $390,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $380,000 None Available
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $466,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,054,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001172

APN: 8501-29-4479