Whippoorwill Cottage located in enchanting Sherwood Forest sits on over 3 wooded acres with groomed trails, rock outcroppings, and Stone Seep Falls. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a large family room addition. There is 1290 sf of outdoor space entailing, a covered porch, an open wood deck, a screened porch, and a balcony. (See Floorplan) 521 Oriole is steps away from Boot Lake and near many of the 20+ miles of community trails. Sherwood Forest has been an Audubon Cooperative Community since 1962. The community has over 400 acres of green space and 20+ miles of hiking trails, an 18-hole golf course, racquet sports courts, a swimming pool, 5 lakes, and the antique barn for community picnics and special events. Nature comes first in S.F. and resident volunteers help keep our fees down.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
3.09 acresLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nancy Kern• Looking Glass Realty, Connestee Falls
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Deed,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Subdivision
HOA Information
Association Name: Sherwood Forest Homeowners Assoication
Association Email: info@sherwoodforest.com
Association Name 2: Sherwood Forest Homeowners Assoication
Association Phone 2: 828-577-1852
Association Email 2: info@sherwoodforest.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $1,908
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: $636
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 2544.00
School Information
Elementary School: Brevard
Middle Or Junior High School: Brevard
High School: Brevard
Location Information
Directions: Take Greenville Highway (276 south) to second entrance of Sherwood Forest and turn right onto Cardinal Road and stay left on Cardinal Road and then turn right onto Oriole Road and the home (Whippoorwill ) will be on your left.
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,543
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8592-92-0852-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
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Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1591
Living Area: 1591
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,591
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1591
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$577,000 – $698,000
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