Imagine waking up each morning to the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains where crisp mountain air and natural beauty surround you. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Sapphire Valley offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and versatility. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or an income-producing investment, this property delivers endless possibilities. Thoughtfully maintained and recently renovated, the home showcases a fresh, modern interior with newly painted walls, smooth ceilings, and brand-new bamboo flooring throughout. The kitchen has been completely reimagined with refinished cabinetry, updated hardware, sleek quartzite countertops, a custom island, subway tile backsplash, and a farmhouse sink. High-end, energy-efficient appliances, including an LG refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Cosmo dual fuel range, and matching exhaust system complete the space with both functionality and style. Both bathrooms have been fully transformed with high-quality finishes and attention to detail. The spacious primary suite features a luxurious ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity, new tile flooring, and all new fixtures. The guest bathroom has also been upgraded with a new tub, glass sliding door, modern vanity, tile flooring, and updated lighting and hardware. Beyond aesthetics, this home offers peace of mind with practical upgrades, including a LeafFilter gutter system, new water heater, Ecobee smart thermostat, and a newly installed underground main water line. The open concept layout is ideal for entertaining, whether you’re gathered around the cozy wood-burning fireplace or enjoying the back deck with tranquil surroundings and seasonal mountain views. Two additional guest bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for family and visitors alike. Located just minutes from the heart of Cashiers, you’ll have easy access to charming shops, dining, and local entertainment. As part of the Sapphire Valley Master Association, you’ll also enjoy an impressive array of amenities, including a fitness facility, tennis and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, and winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, just to name a few. This is more than just a home; it’s a mountain lifestyle waiting to be experienced.
For sale
Price cut: $24K (8/20)
$575,000
30 Birdnest Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.46 Acres Lot
$561,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$173/mo HOA
What's special
Modern vanityFresh modern interiorCozy wood-burning fireplaceSmooth ceilingsUpdated hardwareWalk-in showerNewly painted walls
- 158 days
- 784
- 52
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Strawn,
Keller Williams Great Smokies,
Nicole Ernst,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003013Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Hall, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Living area range: 1501-2000 Square Feet
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Garden, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Wooded, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7592752372 & 7592752284
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Holly Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $2,076 annually
- HOA name: Holly Forest
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $418,324
- Annual tax amount: $1,559
- Date on market: 4/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 157 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$561,300
$533,000 - $589,000
$2,318/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4% |
Source: HCMLS #1003013 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $599,000-2.6% |
Source: HCMLS #1003013 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $615,000-3.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1003013 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $635,000+162.9% |
Source: HCMLS #1003013 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2020 | Sold | $241,500+37.2% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Sold | $176,000-29.6% |
Source: HCMLS #78422 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2008 | Sold | $250,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,523 +36.6% | $418,324 +73.1% |
| 2024 | $1,115 | $241,730 |
| 2023 | $1,115 | $241,730 |
| 2022 | $1,115 +7.4% | $241,730 |
| 2021 | $1,038 +3.5% | $241,730 +6% |
| 2020 | $1,004 | $228,030 |
| 2019 | $1,004 | $228,030 |
| 2018 | $1,004 | $228,030 |
| 2017 | $1,004 +2.3% | $228,030 |
| 2015 | $981 +10.5% | $228,030 -15.5% |
| 2011 | $888 | $269,730 |
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