Enjoy a southerly-facing mountain view from this beautifully renovated log cabin in Sapphire Valley, NC! This spacious home features a two-car garage with a guest room, full bath, laundry area, and a second living area with a wet bar on the ground level. On the main level is a great room with a wood-burning fireplace, a large dining area, a kitchen, a primary bedroom, and a guest room with another full bath. Off the dining area is a screened porch providing a lovely setting for enjoying meals al fresco on cool summer nights. Upstairs is a loft room with a full bath, perfect for a playroom, office, or studio. The primary bedroom, which has a private screened porch, has been completely redone, and the master bath reconfigured. The kitchen has been renovated with new appliances, an island, sink, countertops, cabinets, and an added wine cooler. Other improvements include a new HVAC system with a whole house dehumidifier, a new roof and flashings, and new garage doors installed in 2020. Extensive landscaping, stonework, drainage, and a fireplace chimney have all been added. The deck and stairs have been rebuilt with Trex decking and a completely new rail system. Many more updates to mention; inquire within for a complete list of improvements plus this home has fiber internet! Just one of several common areas throughout Holly Forest, the Hogback Lake common area, which features a pavilion where you can gather with friends and family, is a very short walk from the home. Ownership also comes with the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, track/playground, fitness center, community center, zip line, ski slope, and access to Lake Fairfield, which offers a swimming area, walking trail and boat rentals. Just a few minutes off Highway 64, the home is easy to access and ideally positioned to shield you from any road noise. Take advantage of this opportunity for peaceful living in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2.11 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cassie Neal• Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Roomy but cozy log home in the heart of Sapphire Valley. Sitting up high and on over 2 acres this home offers ample outdoor and indoor living space. The main level comprises the living room which is open to the kitchen and dining. Plentiful natural light floods in through the double French doors so you can enjoy the seasonal views and the wood burning fireplace all at once. The master suite and a guest suite are also on main level. The lower level offers a family room and additional guest suite along with separate access for rental or guests. Loft area can be utilized as an office or a bunk room, there's a full bath on upper level, too. Ownership comes with Sapphire Valley amenities and the privilege of private access to the many hiking trails in Panthertown Forest just a couple of miles up the road. There is ample room for parking and a 2-car garage.
Public Records
Nov 5, 2008
Sold
$442,000
Public Records
Apr 8, 2005
Sold
$42,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,337 (+58.3%)
$150,000 + $811,054
$961,054
2024
$2,107
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2023
$2,107
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2022
$2,107 (+6.3%)
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2021
$1,983 (−2.5%)
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2020
$2,033
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2019
$2,033
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2018
$2,033 (+2.4%)
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2017
$1,985
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2016
$1,985 (+18.7%)
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2014
$1,672
$95,770 + $471,680
$567,450
Tax history for 644 Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,337 (+58.3%)
$150,000 + $811,054
$961,054
2024
$2,107
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2023
$2,107
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2022
$2,107 (+6.3%)
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2021
$1,983 (−2.5%)
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2020
$2,033
$100,000 + $384,230
$484,230
2019
$2,033
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2018
$2,033 (+2.4%)
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2017
$1,985
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2016
$1,985 (+18.7%)
$100,000 + $383,360
$483,360
2014
$1,672
$95,770 + $471,680
$567,450
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,693
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
8502-15-4176
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Humidity Control
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Humidity Control
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Construction Materials: Log, Stone
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 2.11
Lot Size Area: 2.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,108
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Cashiers Crossroads, take Highway 64 East to Tower Road on the left (Holly Forest XIV, Sapphire High/Falcon Ridge sign). Stay on Tower Road and as soon as you go past the Sapphire High sign, take the next right into the shared driveway and keep left to #644.
Subdivision Name: Sapphire High
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,693
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 8502-15-4176
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287431999
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.3mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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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Sapphire, NC • 28774
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Estimated sale price
$982,000 – $1.19M
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