Take this opportunity to own a magical two bedroom, two bath cottage in Holly Forest IV. The first house off of Tower Road, it is an easy drive into Cashiers, and has easy access to Hogback Lake. The home was recently updated, featuring a great room with vaulted wood ceilings, a new kitchen and appliances, new wood floors, new bathrooms, and a wood-burning fireplace. This gem sits on a wooded lot and is a special buy. Both trustees are licensed real estate agents; one in Florida and one in NC.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3741738
Jul 20, 2021
Sold
$235,000
$201/sq ft
Jun 14, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2021
Price Changed
$239,900
$206/sq ft
May 25, 2021
Price Changed
$245,000
$210/sq ft
May 19, 2021
Price Changed
$249,900
$214/sq ft
May 19, 2021
Listed
$199,900
$171/sq ft
HCMLS #96010
Jul 20, 2021
Sold
$235,000
$201/sq ft
Mar 20, 2021
Listed
$239,900
$206/sq ft
+12
Fantastic one level two bedroom, one and one-half Jack & Jill bath home located on all one level. Very easy access from 64 just minutes from town. Private lot situated on a knoll with a paved driveway. Vaulted ceiling and a stone-faced wood burning fireplace in the living room. Open kitchen/living floor plan. Front covered deck and second deck in back. Great rental history. Some winter view and a great price for a quality Sapphire Valley home!!! Small out building for additional storage.
Public Records
Oct 22, 2012
Sold
$90,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2004
Sold
$162,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,627 (+47.8%)
$18,500 + $430,869
$449,369
2024
$1,101
$25,000 + $213,330
$238,330
2023
$1,101 (+20.9%)
$25,000 + $213,330
$238,330
2022
$911 (+11.4%)
$25,000 + $166,880
$191,880
2021
$817 (+16.4%)
$25,000 + $166,880
$191,880
2020
$702
$25,000 + $159,970
$184,970
2019
$702
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2018
$702 (+2.2%)
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2017
$687
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2016
$686 (−5.9%)
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2014
$729
$40,000 + $190,580
$230,580
Tax history for 33 Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,627 (+47.8%)
$18,500 + $430,869
$449,369
2024
$1,101
$25,000 + $213,330
$238,330
2023
$1,101 (+20.9%)
$25,000 + $213,330
$238,330
2022
$911 (+11.4%)
$25,000 + $166,880
$191,880
2021
$817 (+16.4%)
$25,000 + $166,880
$191,880
2020
$702
$25,000 + $159,970
$184,970
2019
$702
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2018
$702 (+2.2%)
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2017
$687
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2016
$686 (−5.9%)
$25,000 + $128,200
$153,200
2014
$729
$40,000 + $190,580
$230,580
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,167
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
8502-02-7347
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Mar 7, 2022 • Final
Residential remodel
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Hall
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: N/A
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: Required
School Information
Elementary School: Blue Ridge
Middle Or Junior High School: Blue Ridge
High School: Blue Ridge
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,167
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Jackson County
APN: 8502-02-7347
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1167
Living Area: 1167
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,167
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1167
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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
8 days above 95° 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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Sun exposure
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
$476,000 – $576,000
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