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 691 E Valley Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC is $4,657,700 .

What is the price history for 691 E Valley Dr?

691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC last sold for $1,500,000 in February 2020.

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 691 E Valley Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC has air conditioning.

Does 691 E Valley Dr have laundry facilities?

Yes, 691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$4,657,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
4 Baths
4,072 sqft (on 2.44 acres)

691 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774

Est. Refi. Payment $24,916/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 4, 2020 for $1,500,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$4.66M

Since last month

$37K (+0.8%)

Since last year

$2M (+50.6%)

Since last sale

$3M (+211.1%)

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 +236% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$4.67M
July 2026	$4.63M
June 2026	$4.62M
May 2026	$4.63M
April 2026	$3.31M
March 2026	$3.25M
February 2026	$3.23M
January 2026	$3.16M
2025
December 2025	$3.24M
November 2025	$3.19M
October 2025	$3.19M
September 2025	$3.17M
August 2025	$3.1M
July 2025	$3.19M
June 2025	$2.96M
May 2025	$2.93M
April 2025	$2.92M
March 2025	$2.95M
February 2025	$2.9M
January 2025	$2.82M
2024
December 2024	$2.82M
November 2024	$2.8M
October 2024	$2.71M
September 2024	$2.67M
August 2024	$2.66M
July 2024	$2.59M
June 2024	$2.59M
May 2024	$2.58M
April 2024	$2.57M
March 2024	$2.53M
February 2024	$2.52M
January 2024	$2.47M
2023
December 2023	$2.49M
November 2023	$2.52M
October 2023	$2.5M
September 2023	$2.53M
August 2023	$2.48M
July 2023	$2.38M
June 2023	$2.58M
May 2023	$2.43M
April 2023	$2.42M
March 2023	$2.42M
February 2023	$2.37M
January 2023	$2.37M
2022
December 2022	$2.36M
November 2022	$2.35M
October 2022	$2.44M
September 2022	$2.49M
August 2022	$2.43M
July 2022	$2.51M
June 2022	$2.56M
May 2022	$2.58M
April 2022	$2.57M
March 2022	$2.54M
February 2022	$2.49M
January 2022	$2.42M
2021
December 2021	$2.38M
November 2021	$2.37M
October 2021	$2.27M
September 2021	$2.11M
August 2021	$1.85M
July 2021	$1.66M
June 2021	$1.65M
May 2021	$1.64M
April 2021	$1.62M
March 2021	$1.62M
February 2021	$1.61M
January 2021	$1.58M
2020
December 2020	$1.57M
November 2020	$1.56M
October 2020	$1.54M
September 2020	$1.54M
August 2020	$1.53M
July 2020	$1.53M
June 2020	$1.53M
May 2020	$1.52M
April 2020	$1.52M
March 2020	$1.51M
February 2020	$1.5M
January 2020	$1.48M
2019
December 2019	$1.49M
November 2019	$1.5M
October 2019	$1.52M
September 2019	$1.51M
August 2019	$1.55M
July 2019	$1.55M
June 2019	$1.58M
May 2019	$1.58M
April 2019	$1.56M
March 2019	$1.55M
February 2019	$1.57M
January 2019	$1.57M
2018
December 2018	$1.56M
November 2018	$678K
October 2018	$683K
September 2018	$685K
August 2018	$699K
July 2018	$687K
June 2018	$675K
May 2018	$618K
April 2018	$608K
March 2018	$596K
February 2018	$706K
January 2018	$621K
2017
December 2017	$1.52M
November 2017	$1.51M
October 2017	$1.51M
September 2017	$1.5M
August 2017	$1.49M
July 2017	$1.47M
June 2017	$1.47M
May 2017	$1.46M
April 2017	$1.45M
March 2017	$1.41M
February 2017	$1.43M
January 2017	$1.42M
2016
December 2016	$1.39M
November 2016	$1.39M
October 2016	$1.39M
September 2016	$1.38M
August 2016	$1.39M

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	0.34	Single-Family Home	$1,283,500	05/11/26	4	4.5	2,686
569 Pine Forest Road, Cashiers, NC	0.14	Single-Family Home	$1,525,000	04/17/26	3	4	-
116 Boathouse Row, Cashiers, NC	0.43	Single-Family Home	$3,025,000	04/17/26	3	4	1,287
1778 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC	0.49	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	08/10/26	3	3.5	-
1454 Spring Forest Road, Sapphire, NC	0.70	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	04/16/26	3	3.5	-
110 View Road, Cashiers, NC	0.81	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	06/15/26	3	3.5	-
1031 W Rochester Dr #9, Cashiers, NC	1.45	Single-Family Home	$1,725,000	01/13/26	3	3.5	3,899
163 E Rochester Drive, Cashiers, NC	0.97	Single-Family Home	$1,275,000	03/10/26	3	3.5	-
880 W Rochester Dr, Cashiers, NC	1.48	Single-Family Home	$1,068,801	04/24/26	3	3	2,385
5 Springs Way, Sapphire, NC	0.63	Single-Family Home	$949,000	06/04/26	4	3	-

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
Corn Crib Lane, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Corn Crib Lane, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Corn Crib Lane, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
569 Pine Forest Road, Cashiers, NC 28774	0.14	$1,525,000	3	4	-	Recently Sold
Lot 222 Dry Stack Way, Cashiers, NC 28717	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
East Valley Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
629 Pine Forest Rd, Glenville, NC 28774	0.22	$643,800	3	2.5	2,332	Off Market
Lonesome Valley Road, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.19	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 101 Roll Cast Lane, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.19	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 123 Lonesome Valley, Sapphire, NC 28717	0.19	$5,870,000	5	5.5	-	Off Market
Lot 145 Lonesome Valley, Glenville, NC 28736	0.19	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 97 Lonesome Valley, Sapphire, NC 28774	0.19	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 691 E Valley Dr.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2010

Lot Size

2.44 acres

Living Area

4,072 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,144

About this House

Escape to your very own mountain paradise, nestled on 2.44 picturesque acres in the prestigious Lonesome Valley community in the Sapphire Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains! This tranquil estate, bordered by creeks and a Trout Pond, with luxury amenities, has been lovingly constructed and boasts 2 well-appointed master en suites with a beautiful view of the trout pond from a deep bay window with soft cushions to sit and enjoy the view, a tile walk-in shower, his and her vanities and walk-in closet, and 2 powder rooms - all on the main level! There is also a generous guest suite with full bath above the oversized 2-car garage. There are two impressive stone, wood-burning fireplaces - one in the living room and one out in the screened porch, a private stone patio leads from the screened porch to the back yard and stocked Trout Pond beyond. Beautiful soaring cathedral ceiling and timber frame accents in the great room. Luxury "country" kitchen with gas stovetop, stainless steel double ovens, dishwasher and built-in refrigerator. There is also a high ceiling attic area that would be perfect for adding an additional guest room above the gentleman's office and pantry area. Covered walkway leads to the oversized garage. Driveway is large enough to park 4+ cars comfortably. Lonesome Valley offers their residents miles of hiking trails, ponds and streams stocked for fly fishing, a stocked recreational lake for fishing by all ages. A boathouse for canoes, kayaks and several paddle-boards for your enjoyment, a playground with zip line, disc golf course, "Fitness Barn", large pool, Canyon Spa and Canyon Kitchen. Just 3 mi from Cashiers, North Carolina, and only 15 minutes from Highlands North Carolina.

691 E Valley Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774 is a 3 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,072 sqft single-family home built in 2010. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Feb 4, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $4,657,700, with a rent estimate of $5,565/month.

Home Details for 691 E Valley Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceJetted Bath Tub

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Other, BrickFoundation Type: OtherGardenPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.44 acres

Building
Community rooms Fitness Center

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 6, 2026 Source: HCMLS #1003226	Listed For Sale	$4,595,000
Feb 4, 2020 Source: HCMLS #92046	Sold	$1,500,000
Nov 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,600,000
Sep 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,600,000
Jul 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,675,000
Dec 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,675,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$14,275	$4,229,534

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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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

114

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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
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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 691 E Valley Dr

What is 691 E Valley Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC is $4,657,700.
What is the price history for 691 E Valley Dr?
691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC last sold for $1,500,000 in February 2020.
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 691 E Valley Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC has air conditioning.
Does 691 E Valley Dr have laundry facilities?
Yes, 691 E Valley Dr in Sapphire, NC has in-unit laundry.