This lovely log home sits on approximately 1.11 acres on a tranquil corner lot with a view and within walking distance to beautiful Whisper Lake. Home features soaring ceilings, large kitchen, two stone gas fireplaces, exposed beams, granite countertops, upstairs loft game/sitting room, lower level rec room, a fabulous wrap-around, covered deck, and a double carport. This is a great family/rental home with plenty of room for everyone. Generous owners' suite with private en suite bath with a slate shower and jetted tub, plus three additional guest spaces. Great stone fire pit for cozy cool evening gatherings. Sapphire Valley amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
1.11 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mitzi Rauers• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Listed by Judith Michaud• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Contact: 8285261717
Bought with Ronald Hensley• Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
This beautiful log home is situated on 1.21 lush acres in the peaceful Whisper Lake community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. It's a short distance to the common area for private Whisper Lake where you can keep a canoe or kayak. The home is perfect for a large family or rental property and will come fully furnished so you can move in! It features a soaring ceiling in the great room with large stone fireplace perfect for warming up on a cold mountain evening. Spacious kitchen has a wood island with stainless steel appliances. This is a great family/rental home with plenty of space for everyone that includes a spacious master suite with a private en suite bath featuring a slate shower and jetted tub and three additional guest spaces. The upper level features a large loft that opens to a deck with mountain view. The lower level can be accessed from the interior or exterior and offers a game room, full bath and a bonus nook. The lower level opens to a fenced in yard that is perfect for the furry companion or children. Outdoor living is what people come to the mountains to enjoy and this home has plenty including a rocking chair front porch that wraps around to a large back deck, a large covered balcony off the upper level and a firepit to sit around and make memories, There is also a covered double carport with attached covered breezeway to keep you dry during inclement weather. This neighborhood is part of Sapphire Valley and enjoys the amenities, such as workout facility, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, golf course, use of Lake Fairfield and more. There are plenty of family and fine dining options in this area along with a well appointed grocery store. The village of Cashiers, NC is just a few minutes from the Sapphire Valley area and opens up more dining options as well as plenty of shops to browse in.
HCMLS #78366
Oct 17, 2014
Sold
$250,000
Oct 9, 2013
Listed
$335,000
Gorgeous log home with great mountain view. Exposed beams, granite countertops, 2 stone fireplaces with gas logs, upstairs loft game room, lower level rec room, spacious guest bedrooms, wrap around covered deck. Walking distance to beautiful Whisper Lake. Located on very quiet corner lot. Double carport. This is a great buy for a quality log home. Has access to Sapphire Valley amenities. Great stone fire pit behind home for cozy cool evening gatherings.
Public Records
Nov 12, 1999
Sold
$297,500
Public Records
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$260,000
Public Records
Feb 1, 1996
Sold
$24,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,729
$60,000 + $714,420
$774,420
2025
$3,729 (+23.0%)
$60,000 + $714,420
$774,420
2024
$3,031 (+2.0%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2023
$2,970
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2022
$2,970 (+0.8%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2021
$2,948 (+67.5%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2020
$1,759 (+0.7%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2019
$1,747 (+22.2%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2018
$1,429 (+1.2%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2017
$1,413 (+0.4%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2016
$1,407 (−33.9%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2015
$2,130 (−7.9%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2014
$2,312
Tax history for 2448 Upper Whitewater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,729
$60,000 + $714,420
$774,420
2025
$3,729 (+23.0%)
$60,000 + $714,420
$774,420
2024
$3,031 (+2.0%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2023
$2,970
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2022
$2,970 (+0.8%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2021
$2,948 (+67.5%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2020
$1,759 (+0.7%)
$50,000 + $401,190
$451,190
2019
$1,747 (+22.2%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2018
$1,429 (+1.2%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2017
$1,413 (+0.4%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2016
$1,407 (−33.9%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2015
$2,130 (−7.9%)
$50,000 + $202,800
$252,800
2014
$2,312
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Porch, Wrap Around
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
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 Size : 1.11
Lot Size Area: 1.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,947.63
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: 64 East to Post Office Rd on right. Follow to T-intersection and turn right onto Upper Whitewater Rd. Home is on the right before Grandview Court & Upper Whitewater Road intersection.
Subdivision Name: Whisper Lake
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lake, Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,040
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8501-28-2851-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285261717
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Schools
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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 95° expected this year, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$765,000 – $927,000
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