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Off market jun 2020 for $460K

$1,058,829

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,039/mo

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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.

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

0.88 acresLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Marsha Bricker • Fisher Realty Sapphire/Toxaway

Contact: 8289669290

Bought with Marsha Bricker • Fisher Realty Sapphire/Toxaway

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•Source:HCMLS #93252

Redfin Estimate

$1,058,829

$599K since sold in June 2020$20K since October

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This home's estimate is 16.9% higher than the average sale price ($906K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$698,500
A
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
2092 West Christy Trl, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$775,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths1,947 sq ft
144 Ladyslipper Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$925,000
C
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
160 Lady Slipper Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$705,000
D
3 beds4 baths— sq ft
576 Blackberry Trl, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,175,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
453 Eagle Rdg, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,155,000
F
4 beds4 baths2,551 sq ft
250 Fairway Dr, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

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$674,967

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$3,978/mo

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Market trends in 28774, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$730K

$374 MoM

Avg. days on market

117d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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$995,000
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
60 Big Woods Rd, Glenville, NC 28736
$229,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
72 Dogwood Knob Unit 12C, Sapphire, NC 28774
$142,500
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
148 Scotch Highlands Loop, Sapphire, NC 28774
$150,000
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 161 Staircase Falls Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,616

$60,000 + $900,710

$960,710

2025

$4,616 (+55.3%)

$60,000 + $900,710

$960,710

2024

$2,973

$75,000 + $376,580

$451,580

2023

$2,973 (+4.3%)

$75,000 + $376,580

$451,580

2022

$2,850 (+0.8%)

$75,000 + $357,910

$432,910

2021

$2,828 (+24.9%)

$75,000 + $357,910

$432,910

2020

$2,265 (+0.7%)

$75,000 + $357,910

$432,910

2019

$2,249 (+22.2%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2018

$1,840 (+1.2%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2017

$1,819 (+0.4%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2016

$1,812 (−23.0%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2015

$2,354 (+0.2%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2014

$2,350

Tax history for 161 Staircase Falls Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,616

$60,000 + $900,710

$960,710

2025

$4,616 (+55.3%)

$60,000 + $900,710

$960,710

2024

$2,973

$75,000 + $376,580

$451,580

2023

$2,973 (+4.3%)

$75,000 + $376,580

$451,580

2022

$2,850 (+0.8%)

$75,000 + $357,910

$432,910

2021

$2,828 (+24.9%)

$75,000 + $357,910

$432,910

2020

$2,265 (+0.7%)

$75,000 + $357,910

$432,910

2019

$2,249 (+22.2%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2018

$1,840 (+1.2%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2017

$1,819 (+0.4%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2016

$1,812 (−23.0%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2015

$2,354 (+0.2%)

$75,000 + $250,460

$325,460

2014

$2,350

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.88 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

2,595

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Transylvania County

APN

8501-78-9826-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.

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

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8289669290

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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Lifestyle

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 95° expected this year, 22 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

Sapphire, NC • 28774

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.01M – $1.22M

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Home values near 161 Staircase Falls Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
184 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,036,440
133 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3010 Sq. Ft.	$983,186
123 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,494,493
270 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$869,406
84 North Horseshoe Dr, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2548 Sq. Ft.	$697,557
167 Rexwood Ln, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3074 Sq. Ft.	$1,137,433

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,577
187 Staircase Falls Rd Apartment 193, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$859,028
234 Staircase Falls Rd Apartment 195, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3873 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,019
270 Staircase Falls Rd Apartment 19B R, Sapphire, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2313 Sq. Ft.	$833,861
92 North Horseshoe Dr, Sapphire, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$702,831
606 Upper Whitewater Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,134,850

Address	Redfin Estimate
199 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$942,333
51 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$682,349
281 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3604 Sq. Ft.	$813,828
234 Staircase Falls Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,339,152
570 Upper Whitewater Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$861,933

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