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About this home
This remarkable 15-acre retreat pairs sweeping mountain vistas with polished, modern comfort in the gated community of Whitewater Ridge. Built in 2021 at an elevation of approximately 3,800 feet, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath custom residence captures long-range views and breathtaking sunrises from nearly every room and adjoins National Forest land with access to the Whitewater River. Natural light fills the open kitchen and dining area, where Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, a butler's pantry, and seamless access to a screened porch with built-in grill make entertaining effortless. Three stone fireplaces warm the great room, Carolina room, and lower-level family room. The main-level primary suite offers privacy, while two upstairs guest suites, a loft office, and a flexible bonus room provide generous accommodations. Downstairs, an additional bedroom, full bath, family room, and second laundry closet add exceptional versatility. The mudroom off the kitchen connects to an oversized two-car garage, with unfinished bonus space above offering flexibility for the new owner to customize. Foam-seal insulation, buried utilities, one-gigabit fiber-optic service, smart thermostats, security cameras, whole-home water filtration, an encapsulated crawlspace, and a generator support comfort and peace of mind. Fresh exterior paint (2025) adds further appeal and furnishings convey with limited exclusions. Beyond the doorstep, community trails lead toward the Whitewater River for enjoying nature and pristine trout fishing waters. The community pavilion and pond and nearby Whitewater Falls/Gorges State Park invite outdoor exploration. Arrange your private tour and experience this exceptional sanctuary firsthand.
Single-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
15 acresLot Size
$258/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maggie Elmer• Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC
Listed by Coleen Gottloeb• Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC
This beautifully built (circa 2021) and maintained custom home in the private, gated Whitewater Ridge community has awe-inspiring long-range views from all major rooms. Its long sweeping driveway rises to an exclusive 15+ acre "mountain flat" homesite at 3800 feet elevation. The property adjoins thousands of acres of USFS, providing excellent hiking & hunting right outside the front door with community trails to fishing on the Whitewater River. Natural light is abundant within the four bedroom, four and a half bath home, and there are multiple gathering places any family would enjoy. .. three offer stone fireplaces; the main level great room, the Carolina Room and the lower-level media room. Other attributes include an attached two car garage with bonus space above, well designed and located pantry, custom kitchen with SubZero and Thermador appliances, foam seal insulation and buried utilities including 1Gig Fiber Optic. The home has Smart connection for garage doors, thermostats and alarm system with cameras and multiple Wi-Fi antennas for phone and internet connection throughout the home. Furnishings are included with a short list of exclusions. Peace and tranquility prevail at this estate property. There is plenty of room for home gardening and other outdoor pursuits, as well as those offered by the community pavilion, fishing pond and hiking trails connecting to the USFS property. Easy access to Greenville/Spartanburg SC, the Asheville airport, Charlotte NC and Atlanta GA.
Public Records
Apr 7, 2000
Sold
$260,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,864
$241,840 + $2,019,110
$2,260,950
2025
$10,864 (+45.9%)
$241,840 + $2,019,110
$2,260,950
2024
$7,444
$128,400 + $1,002,460
$1,130,860
2023
$7,444
$128,400 + $1,002,460
$1,130,860
2022
$7,444 (+155.5%)
$128,400 + $317,560
$445,960
2021
$2,913 (+183.6%)
$128,400 + $317,560
$445,960
2020
$1,027 (−42.9%)
$128,400 + $317,560
$445,960
2019
$1,799 (+22.2%)
$244,640 + $15,740
$260,380
2018
$1,472 (+1.2%)
$244,640 + $15,740
$260,380
2017
$1,455 (+0.4%)
$244,640 + $15,740
$260,380
2016
$1,450 (+12.4%)
$244,640 + $15,740
$260,380
2015
$1,290 (+0.2%)
$244,640 + $15,740
$260,380
2014
$1,287
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
15 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,646
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,646
Year built
2020
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Transylvania County
APN
7590-53-5014-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 hot days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.
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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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Sapphire. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 240 Whitewater Ridge Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $760,000 and $3,800,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $760K to $3.8M.