Is there wildlife in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Does Sapphire, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Sapphire, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Sapphire, NC quiet?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Sapphire, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there are community events

Are neighbors friendly in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Sapphire, NC?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Sapphire, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 142 The Rapids estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC is $987,000 .

Is Sapphire a buyer's or seller's market?

Sapphire is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Sapphire?

Residents describe Sapphire, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sapphire, NC .

What are the closest schools to 142 The Rapids?

The closest schools to 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC are Rosman High (rated 7/10), Rosman Middle (rated 8/10), T C Henderson Elementary (Pre-K, rated 4/10).

Does 142 The Rapids have air conditioning?

Yes, 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC has air conditioning.

Does 142 The Rapids have a pool?

Yes, 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$987,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
4 Baths

142 The Rapids, Sapphire, NC 28774

Est. Refi. Payment $5,359/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$987K

Since last month

$163K (+19.8%)

Since last year

$56K (+6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +125% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$987K
August 2026	$986K
July 2026	$824K
June 2026	$924K
2025
June 2025	$931K
May 2025	$888K
April 2025	$931K
March 2025	$906K
February 2025	$845K
January 2025	$877K
2024
December 2024	$799K
November 2024	$811K
October 2024	$938K
September 2024	$863K
August 2024	$885K
July 2024	$904K
June 2024	$1.01M
May 2024	$904K
April 2024	$875K
March 2024	$819K
February 2024	$772K
January 2024	$871K
2023
December 2023	$867K
November 2023	$796K
October 2023	$812K
September 2023	$860K
August 2023	$883K
July 2023	$743K
June 2023	$836K
May 2023	$799K
April 2023	$720K
March 2023	$705K
February 2023	$788K
January 2023	$740K
2022
December 2022	$744K
November 2022	$785K
October 2022	$801K
September 2022	$861K
August 2022	$750K
July 2022	$797K
June 2022	$845K
May 2022	$843K
April 2022	$859K
March 2022	$801K
February 2022	$783K
January 2022	$859K
2021
December 2021	$739K
November 2021	$768K
October 2021	$758K
September 2021	$734K
August 2021	$656K
July 2021	$735K
June 2021	$703K
May 2021	$568K
April 2021	$578K
March 2021	$554K
February 2021	$513K
January 2021	$529K
2020
December 2020	$516K
November 2020	$411K
October 2020	$399K
August 2020	$484K
July 2020	$500K
June 2020	$504K
May 2020	$473K
April 2020	$495K
March 2020	$535K
February 2020	$424K
January 2020	$454K
2019
December 2019	$563K
November 2019	$451K
October 2019	$477K
September 2019	$482K
August 2019	$546K
July 2019	$405K
June 2019	$494K
May 2019	$498K
April 2019	$503K
March 2019	$458K
February 2019	$487K
January 2019	$560K
2018
December 2018	$465K
November 2018	$481K
October 2018	$474K
September 2018	$486K
August 2018	$462K
July 2018	$502K
June 2018	$466K
May 2018	$463K
April 2018	$462K
March 2018	$447K
February 2018	$456K
January 2018	$463K
2017
December 2017	$466K
November 2017	$494K
October 2017	$448K
September 2017	$430K
August 2017	$443K
July 2017	$366K
June 2017	$424K
May 2017	$424K
April 2017	$452K
March 2017	$371K
February 2017	$357K
January 2017	$358K
2016
December 2016	$377K
November 2016	$361K
October 2016	$406K
September 2016	$439K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
166 The Rapids, Sapphire, NC	0.06	Single-Family Home	$760,000	02/06/26	3	4	-
170 Mossy Rock Road, Sapphire, NC	0.34	Single-Family Home	$835,000	09/18/25	3	3.5	-
510 Boiling Springs Rd, Sapphire, NC	0.14	Single-Family Home	$1,500,000	04/30/26	4	4.5	2,856
120 Mossy Rock Rd, Sapphire, NC	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,450,000	11/12/25	4	5	4,162
74 Hilltop Road, Sapphire, NC	0.25	Single-Family Home	$1,275,000	12/08/25	3	4.5	-
199 Staircase Falls Road, Sapphire, NC	0.33	Single-Family Home	$760,000	08/07/26	3	2.5	-
79 Rexwood Lane, Sapphire, NC	0.53	Single-Family Home	$1,339,500	09/15/25	3	3.5	-
205 Upper Whitewater Rd, Sapphire, NC	0.68	Single-Family Home	$1,125,000	09/30/25	3	3.5	2,081
84 N Horseshoe Dr, Sapphire, NC	0.41	Single-Family Home	$800,000	09/30/25	4	4	2,548
202 Lakeshore Dr, Sapphire, NC	0.64	Single-Family Home	$1,786,100	05/04/26	4	4.5	2,944

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
56 The Rapids Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.00	$2,499,000	4	5	-	For Sale
166 The Rapids, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.06	$760,000	3	4	-	Recently Sold
196 The Rpds, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.08	$1,729,900	3	3.5	4,072	Off Market
Lot 108R Rockhouse Falls Lane, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.12	$219,000	-	-	-	For Sale
15C-R Boiling Springs Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.11	$64,250	-	-	-	Recently Sold
345 Boiling Springs Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.11	$1,338,700	3	3.5	-	Off Market
510 Boiling Springs Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.14	$1,500,000	4	4.5	2,856	Recently Sold
345 Boiling Springs Rd #13CR, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.13	$1,354,700	3	3.5	2,347	Off Market
350 Rock House Falls Ln, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.17	$2,263,800	3	3.5	2,590	Off Market
244 The Rapids Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.16	$2,229,400	4	3.5	-	Off Market
29C Rock Bridge Court, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.16	$65,000	-	-	-	For Sale
899 Boiling Springs Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.19	$681,200	2	3	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2002

0.9 acre lot

Garage

About this House

This beautiful river front home has 3 bedrooms - 3 1/2 baths and is located in the prestigious golf community of Burlingame Country Club. Gas-log stone fireplace in great room. Large covered porch overlooking the river is perfect spot for entertaining. Located on a quiet, private cul-de-sac road. Priced to Sell!!!

142 The Rapids, Sapphire, NC 28774 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home built in 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $987,000, with a rent estimate of $3,715/month.

Home Details for 142 The Rapids

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Jetted Bath Tub
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details Ceiling Fan

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeck
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2002
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.90 acres

Additional Information
Sport Court

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 26, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$745,000
May 12, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$745,000
Mar 8, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$675,000
Mar 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$675,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Sapphire

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T C Henderson Elementary
PK-5
Public
115 Students
Transylvania County School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
TC school in Lake Toxaway NC the town corner lovingly meets our students with reciprocity towards parents and students. This school develops strong character. Luibov V Campbell
Parent Review
8y ago
4 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Sapphire

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say parking is easy
94 % Say there's holiday spirit
89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say it's quiet
69 % Say car is needed
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say there are community events
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say people would walk alone at night
15 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jason Dauble
Resident
1y ago
"There are a lot of dogs here. But there are also bears. Watch your dogs at night when letting them outdoors."
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M B.
Resident
6y ago
"See dogs throughout the neighborhood and neighbors are friendly, always say hello. Lake associated with community is great and dog friendly "
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Ddorrier
Resident
6y ago
"There are not any sidewalks so it is a little more dangerous walking a dog. Other than that it is safe in the neighborhood. "
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Ddorrier
Resident
7y ago
"I see many dog owners regularly walking their dogs. There are no sidewalks but there is not a lot of traffic. "
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Ddorrier
Resident
7y ago
"Holly Forest is a large mountain neighborhood with 14 different phases. There is almost no crime. The only potential danger is occasionally encontering black bears. "
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ddorrier
Resident
7y ago
"There is not much traffic so walking is safe. Hills provide excellent exercise for the dog and the owner."
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Reobrokers
12y ago
"This is an amazing area, the are is so close to waterfalls, mountain lakes, hiking, fishing, and a great community (especially Cashiers/Highlands), there is everything to love and nothing to hate!"
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Michael D.
12y ago
"I live in Cashiers. The views are definitely the best in Cashiers. This is located on top of the mountain."
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DENNIS D.
13y ago
"If the need for natural beauty and serenity is in your blood............this is the place for you. At 3,200' elevation, you have four perfect seasons. Hiking, biking, running, golfing, fishing.........or just relaxing in the splendor of nature at its finest..........you just can't beat Sapphire Valley!"
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Frequently asked questions about 142 The Rapids

What is 142 The Rapids estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC is $987,000.
Is Sapphire a buyer's or seller's market?
Sapphire is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Sapphire?
Residents describe Sapphire, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sapphire, NC.
What are the closest schools to 142 The Rapids?
The closest schools to 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC are Rosman High (rated 7/10), Rosman Middle (rated 8/10), T C Henderson Elementary (Pre-K, rated 4/10).
Does 142 The Rapids have air conditioning?
Yes, 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC has air conditioning.
Does 142 The Rapids have a pool?
Yes, 142 The Rapids in Sapphire, NC has a pool.