Massive Panoramic Mountain Views of Chimneytop, Rock & Whiteside Mountains, from 4400' atop Falcon Ridge from this incredible low-maintenance newer mountain home featuring 4 bedrooms (3 on main level) and 4 bathrooms with attached 2 car garage. Large open great room with stone fireplace, spacious kitchen and dining areas. Big screened-in porch with gas fireplace overlooking incredible natural gardens in surreal mountaintop setting with huge mountain views. Sold furnished. Split floorplan with large master suite including work at home office on one side, and two guest bedrooms and bathrooms opposite. Fourth bedroom suite located above the garage. You'll love this gentle property with paved circular drive, stone firepit, terraced gardens, tons of native blooming shrubs and beautiful outdoor dining area, all with the big mountain views.
Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
6.29 acresLot Size
$581Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bill Kruckenberger• SAPPHIRE VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Massive Panoramic Mountain Views of Chimneytop, Rock & Whiteside Mountains, from 4400' atop Falcon Ridge from this incredible low-maintenance newer mountain home featuring 4 bedrooms (3 on main level) and 4 bathrooms with attached 2 car garage. Large open great room with stone fireplace, spacious kitchen and dining areas. Big screened-in porch with gas fireplace overlooking incredible natural gardens in surreal mountaintop setting with huge mountain views. Sold furnished. Split floorplan with large master suite including work at home office on one side, and two guest bedrooms and bathrooms opposite. Fourth bedroom suite located above the garage. You'll love this gentle property with paved circular drive, stone firepit, terraced gardens, tons of native blooming shrubs and beautiful outdoor dining area, all with the big mountain views. Enjoy walkable neighborhood close to National Forest Preserve Trails and Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities. Come experience the best of mountaintop living near the idyllic village of Cashiers, North Carolina.
HCMLS #91671
Oct 15, 2019
Sold
$825,000
$275/sq ft
Aug 5, 2019
Listed
$899,000
$300/sq ft
+37
Almost brand new (2018) rare custom built home by McCune Dev up in the clouds in Falcon Ridge. Big, private 3.65 ac w/ almost perfectly level circular paved driveway. Other than the bonus room w/ full bath & mini-split over 2 car garage - everything else on one level. Master w/ 'bump-out' flex/office/exercise rm, separte garden tub & walk-in shower. Split bedroom plan - 2 guest bdrooms ea w/ full bath. Large great room w/ open kitchen, island, dining area & beautiful stone fireplace (gas logs - can be wood burning). Large walk-in pantry, gas range, SS appliances, fabulous laundry rm, grilling deck & alarm system. Screened porch along full length of home w/ another stone fireplace. View opened up even more w/ views all the way over to Whiteside Mountain & up close view of Hogback Mountain!! Gather around the firepit while soaking in the cool temps & mountain vistas. Basement encapsulated. Furniture negotiable. Access to 6,300 acre Panthertown National Forest. All Sapphire Master Assoc (Wyndham Resort) amenities included w/ home ownership: 2 outdoor + kiddie pool & one indoor pool, saunas, hot tubs, weight room, game room, video rentals, running track, kids playground, Horsepasture River picnic grounds, board games, ski slope, tubing & zip-line areas, tennis center & golf course with driving range, Fairfield Lake access to swim, canoe, paddleboat, picnic & much more! Sign up for trips to local waterfalls and other local outings. Mountain enjoyment at its best!!
Public Records
Apr 8, 2002
Sold
$131,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,562 (+54.7%)
$350,000 + $1,272,356
$1,622,356
2023
$3,595
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2022
$3,595 (+5.5%)
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2021
$3,407 (+23.8%)
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2020
$2,753
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2019
$2,753 (+582.6%)
$100,000 + $556,530
$656,530
2018
$403 (+2.5%)
$100,000
2017
$393
$100,000
2016
$393 (−19.8%)
$100,000
2014
$490
$175,000
Tax history for 71 Raptor Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,562 (+54.7%)
$350,000 + $1,272,356
$1,622,356
2023
$3,595
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2022
$3,595 (+5.5%)
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2021
$3,407 (+23.8%)
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2020
$2,753
$125,000 + $718,860
$843,860
2019
$2,753 (+582.6%)
$100,000 + $556,530
$656,530
2018
$403 (+2.5%)
$100,000
2017
$393
$100,000
2016
$393 (−19.8%)
$100,000
2014
$490
$175,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,166
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
8502-67-3031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 1
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 3
# of Full Baths: Second Living Quarters: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Upper Level Garage
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
HOA Subject To: Required
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From the Cashiers Crossroads, take US Hwy 64 East into Sapphire Valley. Continue East and turn left on Tower Rd on left. Sign indicates Falcon Ridge, Holly Forest IV and Sapphire High. Stay on Tower Rd for 3.5 miles, passing through Holly Forest and Sapphire High up to top of mountain into Falcon Ridge. Turn Right onto Falcon Ridge Road on right. Turn Right on Raptor Way. 1st Driveway on left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,166
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 8502-67-3031
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3000
Living Area: 3000
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,000
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 3000
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
4/10
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Estimated sale price
$1.66M – $2.00M
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