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 1561 Spring Forest Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC is $2,300,200 .

What is the price history for 1561 Spring Forest Rd?

1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC last sold for $1,040,000 in August 2019.

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 .

Does 1561 Spring Forest Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC has air conditioning.

Does 1561 Spring Forest Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC has in-unit laundry.

1561 Spring Forest Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

OFF MARKET

$2,300,200

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,481 sqft (on 3.41 acres)

1561 Spring Forest Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

Est. Refi. Payment $12,561/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 16, 2019 for $1,040,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.3M

Since last month

$72K (-3%)

Since last year

$123K (+5.6%)

Since last sale

$1M (+122.3%)

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 +80% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.31M
August 2026	$2.3M
July 2026	$2.38M
June 2026	$2.41M
May 2026	$2.39M
April 2026	$2.32M
March 2026	$2.3M
February 2026	$2.3M
January 2026	$2.3M
2025
December 2025	$2.2M
November 2025	$2.24M
October 2025	$2.23M
September 2025	$2.21M
August 2025	$2.19M
July 2025	$2.21M
June 2025	$1.38M
May 2025	$1.01M
April 2025	$2.23M
March 2025	$2.18M
February 2025	$2.22M
January 2025	$2.19M
2024
December 2024	$2.15M
November 2024	$2.24M
October 2024	$2.15M
September 2024	$2.14M
August 2024	$2.12M
July 2024	$2.06M
June 2024	$2.03M
May 2024	$2.03M
April 2024	$2M
March 2024	$1.97M
February 2024	$1.97M
January 2024	$1.91M
2023
December 2023	$1.96M
November 2023	$1.99M
October 2023	$1.95M
September 2023	$2.02M
August 2023	$1.99M
July 2023	$1.94M
June 2023	$2.02M
May 2023	$1.9M
April 2023	$1.89M
March 2023	$1.89M
February 2023	$1.85M
January 2023	$1.85M
2022
December 2022	$1.84M
November 2022	$1.84M
October 2022	$1.93M
September 2022	$1.97M
August 2022	$1.92M
July 2022	$1.95M
June 2022	$1.94M
May 2022	$1.95M
April 2022	$1.92M
March 2022	$1.88M
February 2022	$1.83M
January 2022	$1.77M
2021
December 2021	$1.73M
November 2021	$1.73M
October 2021	$1.7M
September 2021	$1.66M
August 2021	$1.65M
July 2021	$1.57M
June 2021	$1.37M
May 2021	$1.17M
April 2021	$1.15M
March 2021	$1.15M
February 2021	$1.14M
January 2021	$1.12M
2020
December 2020	$1.11M
November 2020	$1.11M
October 2020	$1.09M
September 2020	$1.09M
August 2020	$1.08M
July 2020	$1.09M
June 2020	$1.08M
May 2020	$1.08M
April 2020	$1.07M
March 2020	$1.07M
February 2020	$1.07M
January 2020	$1.06M
2019
December 2019	$1.06M
November 2019	$1.05M
October 2019	$1.05M
September 2019	$1.05M
August 2019	$1.04M
July 2019	$1.11M
June 2019	$1.13M
May 2019	$1.12M
April 2019	$1.13M
March 2019	$1.07M
February 2019	$1.1M
January 2019	$1.18M
2018
December 2018	$1.18M
November 2018	$1.18M
October 2018	$1.19M
September 2018	$1.21M
August 2018	$1.21M
July 2018	$1.19M
June 2018	$1.21M
May 2018	$1.19M
April 2018	$1.21M
March 2018	$1.18M
February 2018	$1.04M
January 2018	$1.07M
2017
December 2017	$897K
November 2017	$950K
October 2017	$969K
September 2017	$1.01M
August 2017	$1.1M
July 2017	$1.24M
June 2017	$1.34M
May 2017	$1.34M
April 2017	$1.33M
March 2017	$1.32M
February 2017	$1.32M
January 2017	$1.31M
2016
December 2016	$1.3M
November 2016	$1.29M
October 2016	$1.29M
September 2016	$1.28M

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
1778 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC	0.14	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	08/10/26	3	3.5	-
1106 E Valley Dr, Glenville, NC	0.68	Single-Family Home	$1,283,500	05/11/26	4	4.5	2,686
1454 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	04/16/26	3	3.5	-
569 Pine Forest Road, Cashiers, NC	0.42	Single-Family Home	$1,525,000	04/17/26	3	4	-
5 Springs Way, Sapphire, NC	0.45	Single-Family Home	$949,000	06/04/26	4	3	-
333 Round Hill Road, Sapphire, NC	0.67	Single-Family Home	$1,150,000	01/30/26	3	3	-
314 Beckonridge Trail, Sapphire, NC	0.63	Single-Family Home	$782,000	10/01/25	3	3	-
420 Feldspar Lane, Sapphire, NC	0.93	Single-Family Home	$2,350,000	07/17/26	4	3.5	-
11 Feldspar Lane, Sapphire, NC	0.88	Single-Family Home	$1,250,000	10/20/25	3	2.5	-
146 Scotch Highlands Loop, Cashiers, NC	0.58	Single-Family Home	$140,000	05/29/26	3	3.5	2,001

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
1778 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.14	$1,300,000	3	3.5	-	Recently Sold
Lot 16 Windemere Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.19	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1454 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.17	$1,700,000	3	3.5	-	Recently Sold
187 Windemere Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.23	$3,400,500	4	4.5	-	Off Market
933 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.19	$2,027,400	4	5.5	-	Off Market
354 Windemere Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.30	$1,050,400	3	2.5	-	Off Market
Equine Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.33	-	-	-	-	Off Market
298 Pine Forest Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.33	$2,695,000	5	5.5	-	For Sale
15 Equine Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.38	$1,295,000	4	3.5	-	For Sale
629 Pine Forest Rd, Glenville, NC 28774	0.41	$646,400	3	2.5	2,332	Off Market
155 Springs Way, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.37	$799,000	3	3.5	-	For Sale
569 Pine Forest Road, Cashiers, NC 28774	0.42	$1,525,000	3	4	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1561 Spring Forest Rd.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1992

Lot Size

3.41 acres

Living Area

5,481 sqft

Price/Sqft

$420

Parking

Garage

About this House

This beautiful home on 3.14 acres has a 180 degree view, including Fairfield Lake, Chimney Top, Rock Mountain, and to the far right Whiteside Mountain. A desirable feature is having 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on one level, a gorgeous great room with a huge stone, wood-burning fireplace, a charming den with a gas -log fireplace and built-ins galore, two laundry rooms--one off the master bedroom and one on the other end of the house near one of the guest rooms. The present owner has added many desirable features such as a screened porch stretching the length of the house to enjoy the exquisite view, gas-log fireplace on the porch, tongue and groove ceilings throughout the house, all new windows,and sliding glass doors on the main level. All the bathrooms have been up-graded with beautiful tile and natural stone, including granite counter tops. The kitchen is truly deluxe, Subzero refrigerator, large Thermador gas stove with 2 ovens, all granite counter tops, a wine refrigerator, and a vegetable sink in the large island. Just beyond the kitchen is a charming breakfast area. Gorgeous wood floors are throughout the main floor, including the master and guest bedrooms. His and her closets are part of the spacious master suite. The upstairs has a bedroom and bath, plus two other rooms which can be used as an extra sleeping area, living room, or activity room. The present owner uses one for wrapping gifts, extra storage, and other household activities. On the lower floor is a spacious living room, pool table, and exercise area. Lots of storage here, too! Sliding doors open to another lovely deck. Once you step outside, you will find beautiful landscaping with native plants, an enlarged parking area, and best of all, a fenced-in yard to the side for your pets! This is also a great area for gardening and for once again, taking in the beautiful view. Don't miss seeing this fabulous home. You won't be disappointed!

1561 Spring Forest Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,481 sqft single-family home built in 1992. It last sold for $1,040,000 on Aug 16, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,300,200, with a rent estimate of $5,299/month.

Home Details for 1561 Spring Forest Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, WorkshopWet BarCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Other, Carpet, HardwoodGated Entry
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceHot Tub or Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, Stone, StuccoFoundation Type: OtherLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1992Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3.41 acres

Building
Community rooms Fitness Center
Pool Sauna

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 16, 2019 Source: HCMLS #87799	Sold	$1,040,000
Jul 15, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,195,000
Feb 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,195,000 Price decreased by 7%
Mar 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,285,000
Jul 2, 2014 Source: HCMLS #77378	Sold	$1,150,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$6,270	$1,828,192

Additional Cost

Market trends in Sapphire

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Available listings

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Around this home

Blue Ridge School
PK-6
Public
122 Students
Jackson County School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
It has been wonderful to see students, staff, and families working together to create a supportive and successful learning environment more recently. Our school continues to grow academically, socially, and emotionally by encouraging student achievement, positive relationships, and community involvement. It is clearly making a difference, and it is exciting to see the progress being made each day.
Parent Review
3mo ago
7 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 1561 Spring Forest Rd

What is 1561 Spring Forest Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC is $2,300,200.
What is the price history for 1561 Spring Forest Rd?
1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC last sold for $1,040,000 in August 2019.
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.
Does 1561 Spring Forest Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC has air conditioning.
Does 1561 Spring Forest Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1561 Spring Forest Rd in Sapphire, NC has in-unit laundry.