Mountain living was meant to be enjoyed exactly like this. Nestled in the heart of Sapphire, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and exceptional outdoor living. Thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, this inviting retreat seamlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor enjoyment.
The true centerpiece of the home is the expansive screened porch, an outdoor living room designed for year-round enjoyment. Featuring a stone fireplace, television, and overhead heaters to take the chill off cool mountain evenings, it is the perfect setting for entertaining friends, gathering with family, watching the game, or simply relaxing with a morning coffee surrounded by nature.
Beyond the porch, the backyard provides a wonderful extension of the living space with room for outdoor dining, lawn games, and memorable evenings under the stars. The usable outdoor area is equally ideal for pet owners, offering plenty of space for four-legged family members to play and explore.
Inside, warm finishes, abundant natural light, and comfortable gathering spaces create an inviting atmosphere that immediately feels like home. Large windows bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while the thoughtful floor plan accommodates both everyday living and entertaining with ease.
Conveniently located near Sapphire Valley's amenities, golf, tennis, hiking trails, waterfalls, and dining, this property places the very best of mountain living right at your doorstep. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a seasonal retreat, this stunning home offers the lifestyle that buyers come to the mountains to find: a place where family and friends naturally gather, where cool evenings are spent around the fire, and where lasting memories are made.
Sold for $875,000
$875,000
1455 Trays Island Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
0.44 Acres Lot
$875,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,681 Estimated rent
Home value
$875,100
$823,000 - $928,000
$2,681/mo
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Warm finishesAbundant natural lightExpansive screened porchComfortable gathering spaces
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Listed by:
Ann Cooper,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group - H
Bought with:
Lesley Howard, 216562
Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003482Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bar, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Encapsulated,French Drain,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Outside, Propane, Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Heated, Screened
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View
- Waterfront features: None, Deeded Access
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Level
- Topography: Level,Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7592579869
- Zoning description: None
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Water Access
- Subdivision: Holly Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lake or Pond, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Barbecue, Party Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Pool, Parking, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $1,038 annually
- HOA name: Holly Forest Hoa
Location
- Region: Cashiers
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $778,595
- Annual tax amount: $2,727
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Sold | $875,000-2.2% |
Source: HCMLS #1003482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $895,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1003482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2026 | Contingent | $895,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1003482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000-3.2% |
Source: HCMLS #1003482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listing removed | $925,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1003015 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+23.5% |
Source: HCMLS #1003015 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: BHHS broker feed Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Pending sale | $749,000 |
Source: BHHS broker feed #99135 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2022 | Sold | $749,000 |
Source: HCMLS #99135 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Pending sale | $749,000 |
Source: HCMLS #99135 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2022 | Price change | $749,000-6.3% |
Source: HCMLS #99135 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $799,000+74.1% |
Source: HCMLS #99135 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2020 | Listing removed | $459,000 |
Source: Keller Williams Great Smokies #94119 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $459,000-5.6% |
Source: Keller Williams Great Smokies #94119 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2020 | Sold | $486,000+5.9% |
Source: HCMLS #94119 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2020 | Pending sale | $459,000 |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES #94119 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $459,000+12% |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES #94119 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2013 | Sold | $410,000+1105.9% |
Source: HCMLS #76751 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2011 | Sold | $34,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,727 +44.1% | $778,595 +80.3% |
| 2024 | $1,893 | $431,830 |
| 2023 | $1,893 +4.4% | $431,830 +4.8% |
| 2022 | $1,812 +6.5% | $412,180 |
| 2021 | $1,702 +18.8% | $412,180 +23.2% |
| 2020 | $1,433 | $334,490 |
| 2019 | $1,433 | $334,490 |
| 2018 | $1,433 | $334,490 |
| 2017 | $1,433 +2.4% | $334,490 |
| 2015 | $1,400 +29% | $334,490 +736.2% |
| 2011 | $1,085 | $40,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28774
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