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Does Sapphire, NC show holiday spirit?

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OFF MARKET

391 Tower Road
Sapphire, NC 28774

4 Beds
3.5 Baths

$640,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,541/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$640,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,541/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

3.5 Baths

(on 0.98 acres)

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

1999

Lot Size

0.98 acres

Parking

Garage

About this House

Nestled in the scenic mountains of Sapphire, NC, awaits a perfect retreat from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. As you step through the front door of your new 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home, you're greeted by the warmth of natural light pouring in from a skylight above over the cozy living room where a crackling wood-burning fireplace invites you to unwind. Also on the main level you will find an ensuite Primary Bedroom & an eat-in kitchen with access to the outdoor haven that steals the show. Step out onto your back deck & find a perfect setting for summer evenings, overlooking a gently rolling backyard featuring a firepit, calling you to gather around & make memories under the stars. Upstairs, two additional guest bedrooms await, sharing a full bathroom in the hall, while downstairs, a secluded private guest bedroom with its own full bath and kitchenette offers privacy & direct access to the backyard & garage: a great option for short- or long-term visitors. The practical touches—a double garage with hookups for a second laundry setup with included washer & dryer, additional parking options including parking spaces, & a circular driveway. Additionally, the inclusion of solar panels provides ultimate energy efficiency & affordable utility bills. Enjoy access to the amenities of Sapphire Valley & easy access to shopping, dining & playing in Cashiers & Highlands! Find ultimate comfort & tranquility in your new home sweet (mountain) home.

391 Tower Road, Sapphire, NC 28774 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $550,000 on Jul 16, 2024 (8% below the $595,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $640,500, with a rent estimate of $3,096/month.

Home Details for 391 Tower Road

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Fiber Optic AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
View Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods
Security Security: Radon Mitigation System
Room & Shared Space Shared space is furnished

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, PorchExterior: Fire Pit, Garden, OtherGarden
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Circular Driveway,Garage,Two Car Garage,Other,Paved,Parking Lot
Pool Pool: Community
Frontage Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Permit 4 Bedroom, Septic Tank

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Fiber CementNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 8502046000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $595,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Jul 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

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Location
Direction & Address City: SapphireCommunity: Holly Forest

Building
Community rooms Fitness Center

Community
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
Other Playground

HOA
Association for this Listing: Highlands Cashiers Board of RealtorsHas an HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.98 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Furnished

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 104305Living Area Range: 1501-2000Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 8287435122Universal Property Id: US-37099-N-8502046000-R-N

Additional Information
ClubhouseGolfLakePlaygroundParkPickleballPoolPutting GreenTennis Court(s)Trails/Paths

Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago

Listed by Sarah Strawn

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Alan Cone

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Bought with: Nicole Ernst, Keller Williams Great Smokies

Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

Source: HCMLS, MLS#104305

Price History for 391 Tower Road

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/16/2024	$550,000	Sold	HCMLS #104305
Recording Date 07/16/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/28/2024	$595,000	Pending	HCMLS #104305

06/15/2024	$595,000	Contingent	HCMLS #104305

05/14/2024	$595,000	Listed For Sale	HCMLS #104305

09/20/2016	$230,000	Sold	HCMLS #82982
Recording Date 09/20/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/08/2016	$269,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/18/2016	$269,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $26,000 (-9%)
12/04/2015	$295,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Sapphire

Last updated June 2026

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Available listings

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,902
Assessment	$527,199

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 391 Tower Road

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
497 Tower Road, Sapphire, NC	0.11	Single-Family Home	$660,000	11/06/25	4	3.5	-
110 Sourwood Ct, Cashiers, NC	0.11	Single-Family Home	$690,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,750
163 Sourwood Court, Sapphire, NC	0.16	Single-Family Home	$657,000	05/15/26	3	3	-
252 Sourwood Court, Cashiers, NC	0.19	Single-Family Home	$565,000	10/16/25	3	2.5	-
68 Laurel Drive, Sapphire, NC	0.46	Single-Family Home	$580,000	07/27/26	3	2.5	-
68 Elderberry Drive, Sapphire, NC	0.61	Single-Family Home	$567,000	12/29/25	3	2.5	-
1396 W Christy Trl, Sapphire, NC	0.55	Single-Family Home	$455,000	12/03/25	3	2	2,077
86 Beech Court, Sapphire, NC	0.27	Single-Family Home	$455,000	10/28/25	2	2	-
40 Ivy Court, Sapphire, NC	0.52	Single-Family Home	$919,000	04/30/26	3	2.5	-
576 Blackberry Trail, Sapphire, NC	0.67	Single-Family Home	$705,000	04/14/26	3	4	-

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FOR SALE
0.67 ACRES
$565,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
142 Golden Mist Court,
Cashiers, NC 28774
OFF MARKET
139 Golden Mist Ct,
Cashiers, NC 28774
All Pro Property Management
OFF MARKET
Est. $705,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,750 sqft
110 Sourwood Ct,
Cashiers, NC 28774
Petit Properties Inc
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
0.64 ACRES
$569,000
3 bd
2 ba
68 Golden Mist Court,
Cashiers, NC 28774
OFF MARKET
Est. $687,200
3 bd
2 ba
196 Sourwood Court,
Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD
NOV 6, 2025
$660,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
497 Tower Road,
Sapphire, NC 28774
SOLD
MAY 15, 2026
$657,000
3 bd
3 ba
163 Sourwood Court,
Sapphire, NC 28774
OFF MARKET
Est. $852,900
3 bd
5 ba
197 Sourwood Court,
Cashiers, NC 28774
SOLD
OCT 16, 2025
$565,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
252 Sourwood Court,
Cashiers, NC 28774
SOLD
FEB 27, 2026
$1,500
Lot 18 Sourwood Court,
Sapphire, NC 28774
OFF MARKET
Est. $811,300
2 bd
2 ba
80 Red Bud Court,
Sapphire, NC 28774

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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

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Jason Dauble
Resident
10mo 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.
12y 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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