This unique retro home, designed by Joe Sam Queen, sits on over 5 acres in the Cedar High neighborhood. It offers magnificent east/southeast views of Cow Rock and Laurel Knob Mountains, as well as sweeping views into Sapphire Valley and beyond. Located above and west of Lonesome Valley and buttressed by rock walls, the elevated outdoor terrace features large, dramatic entertaining spaces, a fireplace, and outdoor kitchen. An all-copper clad front door leads to the foyer, which overlooks the home's common areas below. On this level are two guest bedrooms, each with its own bath. A massive stone fireplace anchors the "conversation pit" in the terrace-level great room, while the other end of the large room focuses on the view. Also on this level are the kitchen (with easy access to the outdoor space), a dining area, laundry, and two additional bedrooms with baths. A secret tunnel leads to the embanked garage, which is currently configured as a bunk room. The newer two-bedroom, two-bath guest house is tucked into the trees above the main home. It features its own kitchen and a living room centered around an architecturally designed stone fireplace. Guests can also enjoy the stone terrace and the convenience of the attached carport. The electronically gated and fenced property has hiking trails, a private well, two generators, and a paved driveway. While the home is ready for a new owner to make the updates and modifications needed for its next chapter, it remains incredibly convenientlocated just three miles from the grocery store and the town of Cashiers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5.15 acresLot Size
Listed by Beth Townsend• Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
Fabulous views of Lonesome Valley and Cow Rock. This 5.15 fenced estate lot is 3 miles from town in the Cedar High subdivision, property offers two homes. the main house has 4 bedroom, 5 bath and the guest house has 2 bedroom, 2 bath built by Tobe Clark. A unique property that speaks for it self. Sold as is. Owner financing available.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,217 (+15.8%)
$289,780 + $1,192,010
$1,481,790
2024
$4,504
$376,460 + $658,930
$1,035,390
2023
$4,504
$376,460 + $658,930
$1,035,390
2022
$4,504 (+6.0%)
$376,460 + $658,930
$1,035,390
2021
$4,250 (+35.2%)
$376,460 + $658,930
$1,035,390
2020
$3,144
$376,460 + $658,930
$1,035,390
2019
$3,144
$220,560 + $512,090
$732,650
2018
$3,144 (+2.4%)
$220,560 + $512,090
$732,650
2017
$3,071
$220,560 + $512,090
$732,650
2016
$3,070 (−3.7%)
$220,560 + $512,090
$732,650
2014
$3,189
$388,720 + $683,040
$1,071,760
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.15 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,398
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,398
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7582-29-3594
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° 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
Glenville, NC • 28736
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 163 View Road Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,680,024 and $2,435,000.
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