Experience serene lakefront living in this exceptional retreat with over 300 feet of frontage on Lake Soquilla in Burlingame. Inside, a wall of windows frames stunning lake views and fills the home with natural light. The main level features inviting spaces, including a grand living room with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom equipped with heated floors, automated screens, folding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living, and an expansive deck overlooking the tranquil water. The chef’s kitchen is perfect for entertaining, boasting top-tier appliances such as a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf cooktop, Thermador double ovens, and a Bosch dishwasher, along with a large island and three pantry closets. A private office/den completes the main level's thoughtful design. The main-level primary suite is a peaceful retreat, offering lake views, deck access, a spa-like bathroom with heated floors, and an oversized walk-in closet. A spacious guest suite on the main floor ensures comfort for visitors. The lower level provides more living space, with a generous family room featuring a second fireplace, a full bar, and a guest suite with direct access to the lower deck and lake. An additional versatile room is ideal for play or relaxation. The property also includes a two-car garage, a golf cart garage, and a secure 65-by65-foot dog run. A private dock ensures easy access to the water, making sunset boat rides a daily delight. This elegant home was updated in 2019 with interior and exterior paint, a new roof, and a new HVAC system. It is being sold mostly furnished for a seamless move-in experience. Enhancing this extraordinary property, Burlingame Country Club offers a luxurious, family-focused mountain retreat with an exquisite clubhouse, championship golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, pickleball courts, croquet lawns, and a heated swimming pool. Membership is optional, providing flexibility to enjoy this premier community when the timing is right.
Sold for $1,949,000
$1,949,000
251 Lakeshore Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
1.89 Acres Lot
$2,065,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,829 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,065,700
$1.84M - $2.33M
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Second fireplaceHeated floorsNatural lightCozy fireplacePrivate dockLower deckStunning lake views
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Listed by:
Jodi Moore,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Jodi Moore
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1000425Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Description: Primary
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Living Room, Stone
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Golf Cart Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock, Dog Run, Barbecue
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Deeded Access
Lot
- Size: 1.89 Acres
- Features: Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 8501995145000
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Putting Green, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Water Access
- Subdivision: Burlingame
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Park, Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $2,586 annually
- HOA name: Burlingame Poa
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $764,580
- Annual tax amount: $5,034
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 54 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $1,949,000-15.3% |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Pending sale | $2,300,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $2,300,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Pending sale | $2,300,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Contingent | $2,300,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000+27.8% |
Source: HCMLS #1000425 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2024 | Sold | $1,800,000-9.8% |
Source: HCMLS #103960 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2024 | Pending sale | $1,995,000 |
Source: HCMLS #103960 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Contingent | $1,995,000 |
Source: HCMLS #103960 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2024 | Price change | $1,995,000-9.1% |
Source: HCMLS #103960 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000-8.4% |
Source: HCMLS #103960 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2024 | Listing removed | $2,395,000 |
Source: HCMLS #102816 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+256.9% |
Source: HCMLS #102816 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2019 | Sold | $671,000-15.6% |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3319625 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2019 | Pending sale | $795,000 |
Source: FISHER REALTY SAPPHIRE/TOXAWAY #86891 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2019 | Price change | $795,000-5.9% |
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| 7/12/2018 | Price change | $845,000-5.6% |
Source: FISHER REALTY SAPPHIRE/TOXAWAY #86891 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $895,000 |
Source: FISHER REALTY SAPPHIRE/TOXAWAY #86891 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,033 | $764,580 |
| 2023 | $5,033 | $764,580 |
| 2022 | $5,033 +0.8% | $764,580 |
| 2021 | $4,995 +2.5% | $764,580 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $4,871 +0.7% | $699,900 |
| 2019 | $4,836 +22.2% | $699,900 |
| 2018 | $3,957 +1.2% | $699,900 |
| 2017 | $3,912 | $699,900 |
| 2016 | $3,912 -20% | $699,900 -39.4% |
| 2015 | $4,889 | $1,154,040 |
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Neighborhood: 28774
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