Looking for a wonderful mountain home on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau that is close to hiking, fishing, golf, waterfalls and restaurants? This lovely mountain home, with a spacious great room and large stone fireplace flowing into the large kitchen, provides plenty of room to gather. SEE VIRTUAL TOUR This home has easy single-level living with master & laundry on main. The 2nd floor has 2 BRs, a bath and large loft area that could be used for many purposes. Spacious decks, partially covered for grilling could easily be screened. Beautiful stone fire pit will make for enjoyable evenings around the campfire. Fenced back yard will allow your pups to go outside while you don't have to. Picturesque Whisper Lake is 500 steps away where you can swim, fish, kayak/canoe and gather with your neighbors. Many are year-round residents with an active social calendar. This home also includes the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Master Assoc. There are 3 additional lakes within the Sapphire Valley; Hogback for fishing, Meadow Lake with a nice picnic/fishing area, and the beautiful Fairfield Lake with Bald Rock as a backdrop. You will find families swimming, sunning, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or relaxing on a sail boat or just relaxing by the lake. In addition, the Rec Center offers many opportunities to have fun. Three pools to select from including a large indoor pool with sauna & hot tub. The walking trail circles the playground equipment, basketball and soccer areas. The Horsepasture River, with its sandy beach is perfect to dip your toes in the cool mountain river. All of this is included in your fees above. There are tennis courts with special days for men, women, or mixed doubles. Sapphire Valley features 2 public golf courses with reduced fees. Sapphire National (18) & Red Bird-(9) holes, Sapphire Ski (snowboard, ski, tubing) and a zip line. This provides family fun, year-round or seasonally. The home has an encapsulated crawl space.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,345
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Transylvania County
APN
8501-38-1839-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Barbecue
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Waterfront Access
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.79
Lot Size Area: 0.79
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.79
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,339.73
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Crossroads take 64 East thru Sapphire Valley. Just past Holly Forest 1, Turn RIGHT onto Sapphire Post Office Rd. Drive across bridge for a total of about .9 mi to 12 Lupton on your left adjacent to the Stop sign. If you go through the Stop sign you have gone too far.
Subdivision Name: Whisper Lake
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,345
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8501-38-1839-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285533391
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
We couldn't find any schools that service this home or are within 5 miles of this home.
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Estimated sale price
$856,000 – $1.04M
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