PERFECT HOME TO LIVE FULL TIME, VACATION, OR INVESTMENT IN SAPPHIRE VALLEY, NC! Asking for only qualified buyers to submit all reasonable offers to these very MOTIVATED SELLERS! Sellers also offering a $5000 bonus to the buyer's agent! This custom-built lakefront home has been updated with a brand new roof with a 25-year warranty on the main house, the tree house, and on the garage, an updated and reinforced decking out back, an updated and reinforced staircase leading to the lake, a new washer/dryer on the first floor, and more! The home sits on 2.12 professionally landscaped acres with mountain views from almost every room and the most incredible view of Hogback Lake. Smartly designed, the main level has three bedrooms with a split floor plan where the master bedroom suite is on one side with a huge master bath and a private entrance to the oversized back deck. On the opposite side of the main floor there are two guest bedrooms, a full guest bathroom, a laundry area, and a powder room. On the lower level there are two entrances, one from the interior with an interior custom wood staircase, and a private exterior entrance, creating the option for two independent homes, hence short-term rental investment. When entering the lower level, there is a spacious landing with a large office that has lovely views. Large windows, tons of storage, one bonus room with windows and a closet, four large bedrooms with windows and closets, two full bathrooms, a separate living room, kitchenette, and laundry area complete the lower level. The second level can be used as your private guest suites or as a separate “home” to lease to short- or long-term tenants. Easy to show! All furnishings included!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
2.12 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Patricia Cox• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA
Contact: 8285261717
Bought with Kelly Ramsay• Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Wildcat Cliffs
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.12 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
3,856
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
8502-04-5300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Parking Lot
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Ductless, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Concrete, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Cleared, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope
Water Body Name: Hogback Lake
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 2.12
Lot Size Area: 2.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.12
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,869.51
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Cashiers Crossroads, head east on 64 to the entrance of Holly Forest 4 on the left. Immediately turn right onto Tower Road and continue to 441 Tower Road, the home is on the left.
Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Other, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,856
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Jackson County
APN: 8502-04-5300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285261717
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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