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Off market sep 2021 for $570K

$918,470

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,839/mo

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181 Birdnest Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

About this home

A 4 bed/3.5 bath charming Eagle Ridge house located in a quiet neighborhood with southern mountain views. This fully furnished home features an open floor plan, whitewashed pine cathedral ceilings, oak floors and a soaring cultured gas fireplace. Master located on the main floor, lofted guest suite, powder bath, lower level den with laundry room, 2 bedrooms, full bath with double sink and lots of storage. Wrap around porch on main level with mountain views and second private deck downstairs for both bedrooms. Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities include golf, tennis, pickle ball, indoor/outdoor pool, gym, ski slope, track, playground, exclusive access to Fairfield Lake for swimming and boating.

Single-familyProperty Type

2001Year Built

7,840 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Elizabeth Paul • Betsy Paul Properties, Inc.

Contact: 8287430880

Bought with Earl Walker • Keller Williams Great Smokies

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:HCMLS #97040

Redfin Estimate

$918,470

$348K since sold in September 2021$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 59.7% higher than the average sale price ($575K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$855,000
A
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
151 Birdnest Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$137,500
B
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
345 Scotch Highlands Loop, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$544,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
190 Fairway Forest Rd Unit 4-A, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,000,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
193 Birdnest Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$775,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths1,947 sq ft
144 Ladyslipper Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$140,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
68 On The Rocks Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

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$452,665

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$3,867/mo

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Market trends in 28774, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$730K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

103d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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NEW 20 HRS AGO
$2,625,000
4 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,349,000
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
149 Wild Fern Path, Sapphire, NC 28774
$3,490,000
4 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,050,000
3 beds5 baths— sq ft
496 Trays Island Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
$3,950,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$779,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,050,000
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$798,500
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Sale history for 181 Birdnest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,723 (−2.3%)

$73,000 + $719,301

$792,301

2025

$2,788 (+31.8%)

$73,000 + $719,301

$792,301

2024

$2,115

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2023

$2,115

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2022

$2,115 (+18.3%)

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2021

$1,789 (−0.5%)

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2020

$1,798

$50,000 + $378,250

$428,250

2019

$1,798

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2018

$1,798 (+2.4%)

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2017

$1,756

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2016

$1,756 (+20.4%)

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2014

$1,458

$50,000 + $433,320

$483,320

Tax history for 181 Birdnest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,723 (−2.3%)

$73,000 + $719,301

$792,301

2025

$2,788 (+31.8%)

$73,000 + $719,301

$792,301

2024

$2,115

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2023

$2,115

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2022

$2,115 (+18.3%)

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2021

$1,789 (−0.5%)

$50,000 + $432,530

$482,530

2020

$1,798

$50,000 + $378,250

$428,250

2019

$1,798

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2018

$1,798 (+2.4%)

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2017

$1,756

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2016

$1,756 (+20.4%)

$50,000 + $369,870

$419,870

2014

$1,458

$50,000 + $433,320

$483,320

*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

3.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,732

Year built

2002

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7592-74-4712

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None, Paved, Parking Lot

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
Roof: Shingle

Pool Information
Pool Features: Community

Building Information
Direction Faces: North
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone Veneer, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Slab

Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
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: Rolling Slope
Lot Size : 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,798.34

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association

Location Information
Directions: From Crossroads Take 64 East toward Sapphire approx 5.5 Miles, Turn Left on Tray's Island Road, Continue for .8 Miles, Turn right on Eagle Ridge, .2 miles Left o Kestrel Court .2 miles, left onto the SECOND Bird Nest Rd, Second house on the right.
Subdivision Name: Holly Forest

Community Information
Community Features: Fitness Center, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,732
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7592-74-4712

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287430880

Around this home

Schools

Blue Ridge School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.5mi

5/10

Blue Ridge Virtual Early College

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 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

Sapphire, NC • 28774

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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

$873,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 181 Birdnest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
173 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3962 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,940
95 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$533,371

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
178 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$910,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$981,233
131 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2401 Sq. Ft.	$837,487

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