Experience the ease of relaxed mountain living in this inviting one-level home tucked into the wooded setting of Holly Forest in Sapphire Valley. Situated on a private homesite bordering The Preserve at Rock Creek, the property offers a peaceful natural backdrop, with mature hardwoods, quiet surroundings, and cool mountain air creating an ideal retreat for both full-time living and seasonal escape.
Vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings bring warmth and character to the main living area, creating an open, comfortable space designed for gathering and unwinding. The thoughtful floor plan includes three bedrooms and a spacious den or bonus room, offering flexibility for a media room or home office. The kitchen features an eat-in area by the window and flows easily into the living and dining spaces, supporting effortless everyday living and casual entertaining.
Outdoor living is a defining feature, with a covered front porch and expansive rear decks that invite you to enjoy morning coffee among the trees, afternoon breezes, and the changing colors of the seasons. The natural setting enhances privacy while maintaining convenient access to the many amenities of Sapphire Valley Master Association.
Additional highlights include generous storage space beneath the home with exterior access, and a low-maintenance design that allows more time to enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
Ownership includes access to Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, Fairfield Lake for swimming and boating, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, trails, playground, ski slope, zip line, and year-round recreational opportunities. Just minutes away, Cashiers offers boutique shopping, dining, and community events, while nearby Highlands provides award-winning restaurants and a refined mountain atmosphere that continues to draw seasonal and full-time residents alike.
Whether enjoying cool summer evenings on the deck, exploring scenic trails, or gathering with friends and family, this home offers a comfortable gateway to the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau lifestyle.
Sold for $565,000
$565,000
1603 Black Oak Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.47 Acres Lot
$573,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,514 Estimated rent
Home value
$573,100
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Covered front porchInviting one-level homeExpansive rear decksVaulted tongue-and-groove ceilingsMature hardwoodsOpen comfortable spacePeaceful natural backdrop
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Listed by:
Jonathan Hough,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Non Member
Non-Member Office
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002839Originating 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
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Simulated Wood, Vinyl
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: None, Barbecue
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 8502524778
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Other, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Holly Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Boat Dock, Game Court Exterior, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $1,177 annually
- HOA name: Sapphire Valley Master Association
- Second HOA fee: $1,038 annually
- Second HOA name: Holly Forest Association Inc.
Location
- Region: Cashiers
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $583,498
- Annual tax amount: $2,075
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Sold | $565,000-4.1% |
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| 4/7/2026 | Pending sale | $589,000 |
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| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $589,000 |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000+150.6% |
Source: HCMLS #1002839 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $235,000-7.1% |
Source: HCMLS #83820 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2017 | Pending sale | $253,000 |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP #83820 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2016 | Price change | $253,000-0.4% |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP #83820 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2016 | Price change | $254,000-0.4% |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP #83820 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2016 | Price change | $255,000-1.9% |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP #83820 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $260,000-1.9% |
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| 7/28/2006 | Sold | $265,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,075 +81.5% | $583,498 +134.6% |
| 2024 | $1,143 | $248,760 |
| 2023 | $1,143 | $248,760 |
| 2022 | $1,143 +7.3% | $248,760 |
| 2021 | $1,066 +6.9% | $248,760 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $997 | $226,380 |
| 2019 | $997 | $226,380 |
| 2018 | $997 | $226,380 |
| 2017 | $997 +2.3% | $226,380 -25.1% |
| 2015 | $974 -10.2% | $302,200 -10.1% |
| 2011 | $1,085 | $336,030 |
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Neighborhood: 28774
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.1 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 7.1 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 19.7 mi
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- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Sapphire
- 28774
- 1603 Black Oak Drive
