This stunning three bedroom, three bathroom rustic, log cabin home offers a picturesque, winter view of Whiteside Mountain and a beautiful waterfront waterfall bordering the Chatooga River. This property is located within the scenic Silver Slip Falls gated community between the charming towns of Highlands and Cashiers. The living room features a massive custom stone floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace with a cozy window seat to make it the heart of the home. The home has had numerous upgrades including the kitchen, bathrooms and a double carport with covered walkway. There is a large finished family room and third bedroom and bathroom located on the lower level with a wood burning Buckstove. Enjoy the large double decks with a screened in porch and listen to the bold sound of the rushing Chatooga River below. The landscaped grounds include a trail leading to the river and a spot ready for a cozy fire pit. The community features great walking trails along side rivers, ponds and mature native plantings. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this outdoor community. The home is situated on a 2.19 acre double size lot. Cashiers is known for it's beautiful waterfalls, hiking and many other outdoor activities. This one is ready for occupancy to start enjoying all that the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Smoky mountains have to offer. Western North Carolina offers the richest natural gifts revealed in a dazzling display of mountains, rivers, waterfalls and streams. Nearby trout fishing, hiking, biking, local playgrounds, dog parks and more. Jackson County, Macon County and nearby, Transylvania County are also rich in entertainment with opera, musical, plays, classical symphony and contemporary music for all to enjoy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
2.19 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sheryl Wilson• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Michael Cox• Betsy Paul Properties, Inc.
11/2015 UPGRADES! GATED SILVER SLIP FALLS CASHIERS!! RUSTIC WATERFRONT WATERFALL 2BR/3BA with LARGE FINISHED BASEMENT BONUS ROOMS LOG HOME ON 2,42 ACRES! MASSIVE CUSTOM STONE FLOOR TO CEILING (4 SIDED) WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE w/ 3 flues! (9 months to build) Waterfall frontage! Winter view of Whiteside Mountain, Double 11x40 covered decks! County records state 2 BR. Have received septic extension approval for 3rd Bedroom. Community features great walking trails along side rivers ponds mature native plantings. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this outdoor community. Just received septic extension approval for 3rd Bedroom! Home is situated on double size lot. Cashiers is known for it's beautiful waterfalls, hiking and many other outdoor activities. Bring your suitcase, this one is ready for occupancy and to start enjoying all that the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Smoky mountains have to offer. Western North Carolina offers the richest natural gifts revealed in a dazzling display of mountains, rivers, waterfalls and streams. Nearby trout fishing, hiking, biking, local playgrounds, dog parks and more. Jackson County, Macon County and nearby, Transylvania County are also rich in entertainment with opera, musical, plays, classical symphony and contemporary music for aficionados to enjoy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,641 (+35.7%)
$300,000 + $778,492
$1,078,492
2025
$2,683 (+15.9%)
$300,000 + $465,505
$765,505
2024
$2,315 (+4.6%)
$250,000 + $284,918
$534,918
2023
$2,213
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2022
$2,213 (+6.2%)
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2021
$2,083 (−1.0%)
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2020
$2,104
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2019
$2,104
$250,000 + $250,820
$500,820
2018
$2,104 (+4.5%)
$250,000 + $250,820
$500,820
2017
$2,013
$250,000 + $240,350
$490,350
2016
$2,012 (−4.2%)
$250,000 + $240,350
$490,350
2014
$2,100
$400,000 + $320,170
$720,170
Tax history for 649 Wild River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,641 (+35.7%)
$300,000 + $778,492
$1,078,492
2025
$2,683 (+15.9%)
$300,000 + $465,505
$765,505
2024
$2,315 (+4.6%)
$250,000 + $284,918
$534,918
2023
$2,213
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2022
$2,213 (+6.2%)
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2021
$2,083 (−1.0%)
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2020
$2,104
$250,000 + $260,030
$510,030
2019
$2,104
$250,000 + $250,820
$500,820
2018
$2,104 (+4.5%)
$250,000 + $250,820
$500,820
2017
$2,013
$250,000 + $240,350
$490,350
2016
$2,012 (−4.2%)
$250,000 + $240,350
$490,350
2014
$2,100
$400,000 + $320,170
$720,170
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.19 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,544
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7561-97-6384
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Mar 10, 2023 • Final
Residential addition
Addition
Apr 13, 2017 • Final
Land development application
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Screened
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Gated Community
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscaped, Other, Few Trees, Views, Wooded
Water Body Name: Chattooga River
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 2.19
Lot Size Area: 2.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.19
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,314.96
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Gated, Trail(s)
Association Fee: $2,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $166.67
Location Information
Directions: From the Cashiers Crossroads, take Hwy 64 West for one mile. Turn left onto Wild River Road and follow to the gated entrance into Silver Slip Falls. Continue to follow Wild River Road, cross the wooden bridge and follow to the top of hill. The home is on the left, 649 Wild River Road.
Subdivision Name: Silver Slip Falls
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,544
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7561-97-6384
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 93° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cashiers, NC • 28717
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.76M
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