Lovely mountain VIEW home in desirable Whisper Lake community features an open, spacious floor plan with hardwood floors, 20 ft. cathedral ceilings providing lots of natural light, gas fireplace with floor to ceiling stone, roomy kitchen with custom cabinetry, large pantry and stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting and breakfast bar, dining area, 1/2 bath Master BR/BA with large walk-in closet, with laundry on main level. Also on main, double French doors leading to a 16 x 24 foot screened deck with cathedral ceiling perfect for enjoying dinner, cocktails and the beautiful Mountain View. Screened deck also has screening beneath entire deck flooring as extra protection. Lower level features a large family room, another Master suite with large walk-in closet, 3rd bedroom with adjacent full bath with plenty of closets for storage. Also includes heating/air with 2 zones and a whole house surge protector. Homeowner has paid for the recent installation of high speed internet. Circular, flat, paved driveway for easy access and plenty of parking. The home furnishings are negotiable. Sapphire Valley amenities included.
Mountain- Elegance, fully furnished (with a few exceptions) that's what this 2,600 sq. foot Whisper Lake home has with decorator touches. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 baths with 2 master suites (one on main level and one on the lower level) each with 2 large walk-in closets. Circular, flat, paved driveway for easy in and out, provides lots of parking. Open, spacious great room, kitchen and dining area has 20 foot cathedral ceilings, large windows provides lots of natural light. Kitchen has custom cabinets with large pantry, stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting and breakfast bar. Oak floors, gas fireplace with floor to ceiling stone, double french doors lead out to a 16 x 24 foot screened in deck with cathedral ceiling to have dinner, cocktails and enjoy the mountain view. Lower level has a large family room, master suite, 3rd bedroom and another full bath, with more closets for storage. Also includes heating/air with 2 zones and a whole house surge protector. Saspphire Valley amenities included.
Public Records
Jan 22, 2009
Sold
$35,000
Public Records
Jan 1, 2002
Sold
$40,000
Public Records
Oct 1, 1990
Sold
$19,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,260
$40,000 + $846,510
$886,510
2025
$4,260 (+43.3%)
$40,000 + $846,510
$886,510
2024
$2,972
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2023
$2,972
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2022
$2,972 (+0.8%)
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2021
$2,950 (+66.6%)
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2020
$1,771 (+0.7%)
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2019
$1,758 (+22.2%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2018
$1,438 (+1.2%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2017
$1,422 (+0.4%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2016
$1,416 (+7.9%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2015
$1,312 (+0.2%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2014
$1,309
Tax history for 2555 Upper Whitewater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,260
$40,000 + $846,510
$886,510
2025
$4,260 (+43.3%)
$40,000 + $846,510
$886,510
2024
$2,972
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2023
$2,972
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2022
$2,972 (+0.8%)
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2021
$2,950 (+66.6%)
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2020
$1,771 (+0.7%)
$35,000 + $416,510
$451,510
2019
$1,758 (+22.2%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2018
$1,438 (+1.2%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2017
$1,422 (+0.4%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2016
$1,416 (+7.9%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2015
$1,312 (+0.2%)
$35,000 + $219,400
$254,400
2014
$1,309
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,662
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Transylvania County
APN
8501-17-6951-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, None, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Humidity Control, Heat Pump, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
Water Body Name: Whisper Lake
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.56
Lot Size Area: 0.56
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.56
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,757.90
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From the Crossroads in Cashiers, take Highway 64 East through Sapphire, approximately 6 miles and just past Holly Forest 1, turn right on Sapphire Post Office Road. Turn right and proceed .8 miles to Upper Whitewater Road and turn right. Home is on the left, #2555, with a circular driveway.
Subdivision Name: Whisper Lake
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,662
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8501-17-6951-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287436445
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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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
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7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$891,000 – $1.08M
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