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 3159 Tower Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3159 Tower Rd in Sapphire, NC is $1,249,600 .

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 3159 Tower Rd?

The closest schools to 3159 Tower Rd in Sapphire, NC are Blue Ridge School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 5/10), Blue Ridge Virtual Early College (Middle/High, rated 4/10), Jackson County Early College (High, rated 9/10).

How big is the lot at 3159 Tower Rd?

The lot at 3159 Tower Rd in Sapphire, NC is about 1.8 acres .

OFF MARKET

3159 Tower Rd
Sapphire, NC 28774

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,589 sqft (on 1.82 acres)

$1,249,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $6,871/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,249,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $6,871/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,589 sqft

(on 1.82 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.25M

Since last month

$14K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$4K (-0.3%)

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 +129% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.24M
July 2026	$1.26M
June 2026	$1.29M
May 2026	$1.28M
April 2026	$1.23M
March 2026	$1.22M
February 2026	$1.21M
January 2026	$1.15M
2025
December 2025	$1.21M
November 2025	$1.23M
October 2025	$1.21M
September 2025	$1.22M
August 2025	$1.25M
July 2025	$1.24M
June 2025	$1.26M
May 2025	$1.23M
April 2025	$1.21M
March 2025	$1.2M
February 2025	$1.16M
January 2025	$1.17M
2024
December 2024	$1.17M
November 2024	$1.16M
October 2024	$1.19M
September 2024	$1.18M
August 2024	$1.2M
July 2024	$1.18M
June 2024	$1.16M
May 2024	$1.15M
April 2024	$1.15M
March 2024	$1.12M
February 2024	$1.12M
January 2024	$1.08M
2023
December 2023	$1.08M
November 2023	$1.12M
October 2023	$1.13M
September 2023	$1.14M
August 2023	$1.11M
July 2023	$1.1M
June 2023	$1.04M
May 2023	$1.11M
April 2023	$1.08M
March 2023	$1.08M
February 2023	$1.05M
January 2023	$1.04M
2022
December 2022	$1.02M
November 2022	$906K
October 2022	$882K
September 2022	$885K
August 2022	$886K
July 2022	$923K
June 2022	$936K
May 2022	$927K
April 2022	$905K
March 2022	$852K
February 2022	$781K
January 2022	$786K
2021
December 2021	$776K
November 2021	$788K
October 2021	$794K
September 2021	$787K
August 2021	$795K
July 2021	$803K
June 2021	$777K
May 2021	$867K
April 2021	$789K
March 2021	$741K
February 2021	$735K
January 2021	$721K
2020
December 2020	$706K
November 2020	$692K
October 2020	$683K
September 2020	$674K
August 2020	$638K
July 2020	$631K
June 2020	$637K
May 2020	$641K
April 2020	$617K
March 2020	$619K
February 2020	$611K
January 2020	$612K
2019
December 2019	$601K
November 2019	$606K
October 2019	$612K
September 2019	$620K
August 2019	$604K
July 2019	$606K
June 2019	$603K
May 2019	$573K
April 2019	$577K
March 2019	$554K
February 2019	$565K
January 2019	$574K
2018
December 2018	$567K
November 2018	$557K
October 2018	$567K
September 2018	$561K
August 2018	$545K
July 2018	$554K
June 2018	$558K
May 2018	$567K
April 2018	$556K
March 2018	$557K
February 2018	$538K
January 2018	$524K
2017
December 2017	$562K
November 2017	$554K
October 2017	$557K
September 2017	$570K
August 2017	$569K
July 2017	$576K
June 2017	$571K
May 2017	$568K
April 2017	$568K
March 2017	$557K
February 2017	$550K
January 2017	$548K
2016
December 2016	$538K
November 2016	$531K
October 2016	$523K
September 2016	$529K
August 2016	$542K

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
71 Raptor Way, Sapphire, NC	0.54	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/16/26	4	4	3,000
434 Toxaway Dr, Lake Toxaway, NC	1.27	Single-Family Home	$875,000	08/28/25	3	3.5	2,504
1600 Black Oak Dr, Sapphire, NC	1.01	Single-Family Home	$635,265	03/30/26	3	2	1,620
251 Toxaway Ct, Lake Toxaway, NC	1.28	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	06/29/26	3	5	5,005
199 Mills Creek Point Rd, Lake Toxaway, NC	1.29	Single-Family Home	$2,575,000	09/10/25	4	5	4,469
205 Upper Whitewater Rd, Sapphire, NC	1.24	Single-Family Home	$1,125,000	09/30/25	3	3.5	2,081
165 Hawthorn Court, Sapphire, NC	0.93	Single-Family Home	$949,500	07/21/26	3	2.5	-
62 Plum Court, Sapphire, NC	0.96	Single-Family Home	$640,000	10/30/25	3	2	-
614 Fairway Dr, Lake Toxaway, NC	1.35	Single-Family Home	$1,525,000	02/27/26	4	4	2,856
700 Chestnut Trce, Lake Toxaway, NC	1.54	Single-Family Home	$1,000,000	11/03/25	3	3	2,166

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 S Lanner Lane, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.32	$1,873,600	3	5.5	-	Off Market
19 W Whitetail Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.31	$649,900	-	-	-	For Sale
219 Falcon Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.38	$1,640,700	4	4	-	Off Market
Lot 51 Tower Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.41	$195,000	-	-	-	For Sale
1581 W Whitetail Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.40	$1,374,800	3	3.5	2,295	Off Market
Lot 47 Falcon Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.43	-	-	-	-	Off Market
71 Raptor Way, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.54	$1,650,000	4	4	3,000	Recently Sold
589 Summit Ridge Rd, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747	0.56	$3,263,100	4	5	5,095	Off Market
16 Rock Creek Ct, Cashiers, NC 28774	0.57	-	-	-	-	Off Market
48 Falcon Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.59	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 20 Rock Creek Ct Court, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.59	$40,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
87 Ridge Colony Lane, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747	0.63	-	-	-	-	Off Market

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

1983

Lot Size

1.82 acres

Living Area

3,589 sqft

Price/Sqft

$348

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3159 Tower Rd, Sapphire, NC. 3159 Tower Rd is in Sapphire, NC and in ZIP code 28774. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 3,589 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.82 acres and was built in 1983.

3159 Tower Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,589 sqft single-family home built in 1983. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,249,600, with a rent estimate of $4,802/month.

Home Details for 3159 Tower Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2.5Floors: Softwood, Carpet, Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Brick, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1983
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.82 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,405	$1,280,670

Home facts updated by county records

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
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 3159 Tower Rd

What is 3159 Tower Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3159 Tower Rd in Sapphire, NC is $1,249,600.
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 3159 Tower Rd?
The closest schools to 3159 Tower Rd in Sapphire, NC are Blue Ridge School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 5/10), Blue Ridge Virtual Early College (Middle/High, rated 4/10), Jackson County Early College (High, rated 9/10).
How big is the lot at 3159 Tower Rd?
The lot at 3159 Tower Rd in Sapphire, NC is about 1.8 acres.