This ONE-LEVEL home is located directly on the HORSEPASTURE RIVER at Sapphire Valley . .. take the steps down to the River and enjoy a picnic and all that nature has to offer! Enjoy fishing in this 'Wild & Scenic' River, have a picnic at water's edge, or simply wade in the river when not rushing from rains, great rock down by river's edge to enjoy it all from. Two bedrooms, two baths, PLUS bonus room for office/hobby room. Great Room with stone fireplace to ceiling and tongue and groove cathedral ceiling. Master bedroom also has the fireplace, which is double-sided from living area. Easy entry from paved driveway or two-car garage. Huge deck which is partially covered to enjoy this special setting and the sounds of the rushing River! Home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Enjoy this rare offering as very few properties at Sapphire Valley are River frontage! Lots of storage in crawl space with partial wood flooring. Enjoy all Sapphire Valley amenities to include indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, hot tubs, fitness center, tennis, golf, putt-putt, zip-line, foot golf, hiking, snow-skiing, plus Fairfield Lake for swimming or boating and more! Sapphire Valley amenities are $750/annual, along with membership in the Holly Forest Homeowners Association for $615/annual for roads and 24-hour roving security, includes snow removal. The Horsepasture is designated as one of very few 'National Wild and Scenic Rivers' in North Carolina.
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other, Master Bedroom
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barbecue
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Other
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront Access
Has View
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: Sloped, Other, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope
Water Body Name: Horsepasture River
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.6
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,236.05
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Private
Utilities: Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: Highway 64 East at Sapphire Valley, follow to Holly Forest 2 and 3 entrance off 64 and turn right on the Narrows Road, coming from Cashiers; follow Narrows until road turns to the left to the dead-end, 424 is the first driveway on right as you go towards the left.
Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 8502-20-0311
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287435955
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.5mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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
2/10 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
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Estimated sale price
$541,000 – $655,000
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