This home's estimate is 29.3% higher than the average sale price ($792K) of 6 comparable homes.
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161 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
About this home
Classically styled with mountain touches, this home is nestled privately on a quiet dead end street. The back yard is fenced and cleared. . . very dog friendly. Impressive great room rock face fireplace, updated kitchen, wood floors in the main living area, floor plan split with 2 br/ba and master on main. Cental Vac and Rynai hot water heater. Large screened porch plus open deck. Great stand up crawl space storage with double door outside entry. Propane furnace great for year round living.
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Sale history for 161 Staircase Falls Rd
Tax history for 161 Staircase Falls Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Has Carport
- # of Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Carport, Paved
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 4
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
- Has Heating
- Heating: Central, Zoned, Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
- Window Features: Window Treatments
- Furnished: Negotiable
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Oven
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Barbecue
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Levels: One and One Half
- Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Block, Slab
- Property Features
- 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: Cleared, Level, On Golf Course
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Lot Size : 0.88
- Lot Size Area: 0.88
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.88
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,249
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public, Well
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Fee: $1,958
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $163.17
- Location Information
- Directions: US 64 to Sapphire. Turn south onto Upper Whitewater Road. Take third right. 5th house on the left. Sign says McCutchen.
- Subdivision Name: Burlingame
- Community Information
- Community Features: Playground, Park
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,595
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.88 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Renovated: 2005
- County: Transylvania County
- APN: 8501-78-9826-000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
- AttributionContact: 8289669290
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8 days above 95° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 3 Baths | 3010 Sq. Ft. | $1,030,588 |
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3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2900 Sq. Ft. | $1,478,975 |
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3976 Sq. Ft. | $878,965 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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