554 Whitewater Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

Off Market Mar 2018 for $699K

$1,628,574

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,402/mo

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554 Whitewater Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

About this home

One of the most AWESOME WOW features you will ever see! You can't help but say WOW the minute you walk in the front door & see the breathtaking view of Whiteside Mtn silhouetted against a Carolina sky flanked by views of Little Terrapin Mtn, Yellow Mtn & several others! Overlooking national forest lands - your views are unobstructed & awe inspiring! This is an absolutely charming, well constructed timber frame home by Triad Builders in the quiet, exclusive Whitewater Ridge community. The Great Rm boasts wood floors, cathedral tongue & groove ceiling, huge stone wood burning fireplace w/ gas starter, open dining area, gourmet kitchen w/ high-end KitchenAid appliances, Alder cabinets incl pull-out spice cabinets, granite countertops, SS appliances. Other than the bonus bunk room upstairs - everything else is all on one level w/ a split bedrm plan. Open deck & a screened porch has a new gas log fireplace. Attached 2 car garage w/ ample rm for a workshop table & /or extra storage shelves. Wired for generator, tankless hot water heater, 3-zoned a. c. /heat, dual fuel system, tinted windows, remote operated blinds, & whole house dehumidifier. This is truly a move-in condition/turn-key home & the furniture is negotiable w/ the sale!

Single-familyProperty Type

2013Year Built

2.83 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lesley Howard • Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers

Contact: 8287430510

Bought with Beth Hamilton • Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers

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•Source:HCMLS #87339

Redfin Estimate

$1,628,574

$929K since sold in March 2018$50K since July

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This home's estimate is 54.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$919,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
40 Ivy Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,067,500
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
754 Found Forest Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,768,494
C
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
115 Big Terrapin Trce, Cashiers, NC 28717
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,325,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,268 sq ft
162 Highview Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$580,000
E
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
2178 Black Oak Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$660,000
F
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
867 Buckberry Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774

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Market trends in 28774, NC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.7%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$815K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

75d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 3 HRS AGO
$1,499,000
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
227 Beckonridge Trl, Sapphire, NC 28774
NEW 14 HRS AGO
$145,000
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
344 Scotch Highlands Loop, Sapphire, NC 28774
NEW 1 DAY AGO
$795,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
948 Hickory Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774
$1,500,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
152 Sunrise Ridge Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
OPEN THU, 11AM TO 2PM
$899,000
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
383 Sunrise Ridge Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$1,750,000
3 beds5 baths4,842 sq ft
119 Old Still Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
$135,450
2 beds1 bath1,180 sq ft
96 Meadowlark Ln, Sapphire, NC 28774
3D WALKTHROUGH
$929,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
34 Red Cedar Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774
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Sale history for 554 Whitewater Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,526

$138,250 + $1,011,720

$1,149,970

2025

$5,526 (+18.8%)

$138,250 + $1,011,720

$1,149,970

2024

$4,651 (+5.2%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2023

$4,421

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2022

$4,421 (+0.8%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2021

$4,388 (−2.2%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2020

$4,485 (+0.7%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2019

$4,453 (+22.2%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2018

$3,644 (+1.2%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2017

$3,602 (+0.4%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2016

$3,588 (+38.6%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2015

$2,589 (+0.2%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2014

$2,584

Tax history for 554 Whitewater Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,526

$138,250 + $1,011,720

$1,149,970

2025

$5,526 (+18.8%)

$138,250 + $1,011,720

$1,149,970

2024

$4,651 (+5.2%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2023

$4,421

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2022

$4,421 (+0.8%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2021

$4,388 (−2.2%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2020

$4,485 (+0.7%)

$165,000 + $506,610

$671,610

2019

$4,453 (+22.2%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2018

$3,644 (+1.2%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2017

$3,602 (+0.4%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2016

$3,588 (+38.6%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2015

$2,589 (+0.2%)

$175,000 + $469,420

$644,420

2014

$2,584

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.83 Acres

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

2,600

Year built

2013

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Transylvania County

APN

7590-50-9220-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Porch, Screened
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block

Property Features
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, Cleared, Level, Steep Slope, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 2.83
Lot Size Area: 2.83
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.83

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,601.67

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $83.33

Location Information
Directions: From the crossroads of 64 and 107, take 64 East towards Lake Toxaway. Make right on 281 South for about 5 miles. Right into Whitewater Ridge neighborhood. Follow Whitewater Ridge signs veering right, then making a left onto Cash Road through the gates. Home is second on right #554. If you know the shortcut thru Whisper Lake - scenic drive on quiet gravel rd...
Subdivision Name: Whitewater Ridge

Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Lake

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Transylvania County
APN: 7590-50-9220-000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287430510

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Estimated sale price

$1.55M – $1.87M

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Home values near 554 Whitewater Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
510 Whitewater Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,782,501

Address	Redfin Estimate
917 Whitewater Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,148,931

Address	Redfin Estimate
620 Whitewater Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2846 Sq. Ft.	$1,204,777

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