Rushing, cascading river sounds from this mountain home. Two decks with Horsepasture Riverfront views & Hogback Mountain. Updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Built-in wet bar with antique doors. There are three bedroom suites. Greatroom with stone wood burning fireplace, wood floors & ceilings. Master on main has sitting area, master bath has tile shower & massive jetted tub. Scenic walkway down to the river. Great vacation home in a magical setting. Adjoining riverfront lot included. Sapphire Valley Master amenities. Convenient extra parking above with short path to the home. Quiet and secluded setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.37 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Paul• Betsy Paul Properties, Inc.
Contact: 8287430880
Bought with Colene West• Sapphire Valley Real Estate
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,490
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
8502-20-5410
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
May 29, 2025 • 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/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, 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
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
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, Steep Slope, Waterfall
Water Body Name: Horsepasture River
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 1.37
Lot Size Area: 1.37
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.37
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,765
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Cashiers Crossroads, travel on US-64 East for 6.2 miles. After 6.2 miles, turn right onto Narrows Road(Holly Forest 1 and 2), follow Narrows to the left, 0.5 miles the house (516) will be on the right.
Subdivision Name: Holly Forest
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 8502-20-5410
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287430880
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.6mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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
$829,000 – $1.00M
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