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 273 E Valley Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 273 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC is $3,787,500 .

What is the price history for 273 E Valley Dr?

273 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC last sold for $1,800,000 in October 2017.

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 .

How big is the lot at 273 E Valley Dr?

The lot at 273 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC is about 2.5 acres .

OFF MARKET

$3,787,500

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,282 sqft (on 2.49 acres)

273 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774

Est. Refi. Payment $20,494/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 6, 2017 for $1,800,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$3.79M

Since last month

$64K (+1.7%)

Since last year

$156K (+4.3%)

Since last sale

$2M (+110.4%)

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 +1,518% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$3.79M
July 2026	$3.72M
June 2026	$3.71M
May 2026	$3.87M
April 2026	$3.85M
March 2026	$3.8M
February 2026	$3.78M
January 2026	$3.69M
2025
December 2025	$3.68M
November 2025	$3.65M
October 2025	$3.65M
September 2025	$3.63M
August 2025	$3.63M
July 2025	$3.64M
June 2025	$3.63M
May 2025	$3.63M
April 2025	$3.63M
March 2025	$3.6M
February 2025	$3.58M
January 2025	$3.23M
2024
December 2024	$3.28M
November 2024	$3.35M
October 2024	$3.47M
September 2024	$3.38M
August 2024	$3.4M
July 2024	$3.44M
June 2024	$3.45M
May 2024	$3.41M
April 2024	$3.3M
March 2024	$3.14M
February 2024	$3.21M
January 2024	$3.19M
2023
December 2023	$3.31M
November 2023	$3.45M
October 2023	$3.33M
September 2023	$3.45M
August 2023	$3.41M
July 2023	$3.54M
June 2023	$3.53M
May 2023	$3.35M
April 2023	$3.28M
March 2023	$3.32M
February 2023	$3.23M
January 2023	$3.23M
2022
December 2022	$3.25M
November 2022	$3.03M
October 2022	$3.13M
September 2022	$3.18M
August 2022	$3.1M
July 2022	$3.16M
June 2022	$3.16M
May 2022	$3.18M
April 2022	$3.14M
March 2022	$3.12M
February 2022	$3.07M
January 2022	$2.97M
2021
December 2021	$2.91M
November 2021	$2.88M
October 2021	$2.88M
September 2021	$2.84M
August 2021	$2.82M
July 2021	$2.77M
June 2021	$2.55M
May 2021	$2.24M
April 2021	$2.25M
March 2021	$2.2M
February 2021	$2.06M
January 2021	$1.86M
2020
December 2020	$1.98M
November 2020	$1.85M
October 2020	$1.99M
September 2020	$2.11M
August 2020	$2.1M
July 2020	$2.11M
June 2020	$2.1M
May 2020	$2.1M
April 2020	$2.08M
March 2020	$2.07M
February 2020	$2.07M
January 2020	$2.05M
2019
December 2019	$2.04M
November 2019	$2.04M
October 2019	$2.04M
September 2019	$2.04M
August 2019	$2.03M
July 2019	$2.02M
June 2019	$2.01M
May 2019	$2M
April 2019	$1.99M
March 2019	$1.99M
February 2019	$1.98M
January 2019	$1.97M
2018
December 2018	$1.96M
November 2018	$1.95M
October 2018	$1.94M
September 2018	$1.93M
August 2018	$1.92M
July 2018	$1.91M
June 2018	$1.9M
May 2018	$1.89M
April 2018	$1.89M
March 2018	$1.87M
February 2018	$1.86M
January 2018	$1.85M
2017
December 2017	$1.83M
November 2017	$1.82M
October 2017	$1.81M
September 2017	$241K
August 2017	$219K
July 2017	$221K
June 2017	$210K
May 2017	$225K
April 2017	$208K
March 2017	$248K
February 2017	$265K
January 2017	$234K

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
1106 E Valley Dr, Glenville, NC	0.66	Single-Family Home	$1,283,500	05/11/26	4	4.5	2,686
116 Boathouse Row, Cashiers, NC	0.57	Single-Family Home	$3,025,000	04/17/26	3	4	1,287
1778 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC	0.53	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	08/10/26	3	3.5	-
569 Pine Forest Road, Cashiers, NC	0.34	Single-Family Home	$1,525,000	04/17/26	3	4	-
1454 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC	0.67	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	04/16/26	3	3.5	-
1031 W Rochester Dr #9, Cashiers, NC	1.32	Single-Family Home	$1,725,000	01/13/26	3	3.5	3,899
5 Springs Way, Sapphire, NC	0.34	Single-Family Home	$949,000	06/04/26	4	3	-
598 Parsons View, Cashiers, NC	0.77	Single-Family Home	$2,395,000	11/18/25	4	4.5	-
237 Laurel Creek Ln, Sapphire, NC	1.44	Single-Family Home	$1,875,000	05/13/26	4	5	3,310
146 Scotch Highlands Loop, Cashiers, NC	0.46	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
Lot 187 East Valley Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.11	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 158 East Valley Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 134 Lonesome Valley, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 154 Lonesome Valley, Glenville, NC 28736	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
State Highway 64, Lexington, AL 35648	0.22	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Highway 64, Mocksville, NC 27028	0.22	$50,000	-	-	-	For Sale
298 Pine Forest Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.17	$2,695,000	5	5.5	-	For Sale
56D Hampton Glen Lane #D, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.31	$676,200	3	3.5	-	Off Market
316 Spring Forest, Cashiers, NC 28774	0.29	$753,300	3	2.5	-	Off Market
56 Hampton Glen Lane #C, Cashiers, NC 28774	0.31	$749,000	3	3.5	-	For Sale
74C Hampton Gln, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.32	$461,700	2	2	1,744	Off Market
74 Hampton Glen Lane #C, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.32	$772,500	2	2.5	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2016

Lot Size

2.49 acres

Living Area

3,282 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,154

About this House

This single-family home is located at 273 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC. 273 E Valley Dr is in Sapphire, NC and in ZIP code 28774. This property has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and approximately 3,282 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2.49 acres and was built in 2016.

273 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,282 sqft single-family home built in 2016. It last sold for $1,800,000 on Oct 6, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,787,500, with a rent estimate of $5,241/month.

Home Details for 273 E Valley Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Softwood, Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation Type: OtherPatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2016
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.49 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 24, 2025 Source: HCMLS #1000204	Listed For Sale	$3,650,000
Oct 6, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,800,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$12,365	$3,658,036

Additional Cost

Market trends in Sapphire

Last updated July 2026

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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
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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
11mo 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 273 E Valley Dr

What is 273 E Valley Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 273 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC is $3,787,500.
What is the price history for 273 E Valley Dr?
273 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC last sold for $1,800,000 in October 2017.
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.
How big is the lot at 273 E Valley Dr?
The lot at 273 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC is about 2.5 acres.