Just minutes from the heart of Cashiers, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated Chestnut Ridge villa offers the perfect blend of mountain charm, modern comfort, and exceptional convenience. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a vacation retreat, or an income-producing investment, this inviting Sapphire Valley property is ready to enjoy. With easy access and only a few steps to the front entry, you'll be welcomed by a charming, covered porch, the perfect spot to savor your morning coffee or unwind after a day exploring the mountains. Inside, the open-concept main level creates a warm and inviting atmosphere where the kitchen, dining area, and living room seamlessly come together around a cozy fireplace, making it ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The main-level primary suite features a private ensuite bath, offering the ease of one-level living, while a conveniently located half bath serves guests. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious second bedroom and a full bathroom, providing comfortable accommodations for family and friends. An encapsulated crawlspace offers added peace of mind and reflects the care this home has received. The private back deck extends your living space outdoors, creating the perfect setting to enjoy the cool mountain breezes, listen to the sounds of nature, and unwind after a day of exploring all that Cashiers and Sapphire Valley have to offer. Ownership includes access to the outstanding amenities of Sapphire Valley Master Association. Spend your days enjoying indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, arcade, and miniature golf. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate Red Bird Golf Course, a scenic 9-hole executive course, while nature lovers can paddle, fish, or stroll around beautiful Fairfield Lake and explore the area's walking trails. When winter arrives, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and tubing just minutes from your doorstep. Offering an ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and year-round recreation, this mountain retreat places you close to everything Cashiers and Sapphire Valley have to offer while providing the peaceful escape you've been searching for.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/14)
$385,000
53 Chestnut Ridge #4, Sapphire, NC 28774
2beds
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Condominium
Built in 1984
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 66 days
- 306
- 12
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Strawn,
Keller Williams Great Smokies,
Nicole Ernst,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003526Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common, Paved
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Native Plants, Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 7592311660
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Chestnut Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: Chestnut Ridge
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $325,682
- Annual tax amount: $1,213
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,697/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $385,000-2.5% |
Source: HCMLS #1003526 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $395,000-3.4% |
Source: HCMLS #1003526 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $409,000+208.7% |
Source: HCMLS #1003526 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Sold | $132,500-11.7% |
Source: HCMLS #86294 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES #86294 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,213 +84.7% | $325,682 +131.1% |
| 2024 | $657 | $140,950 |
| 2023 | $657 | $140,950 |
| 2022 | $657 +5.8% | $140,950 |
| 2021 | $621 -0.9% | $140,950 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $627 | $139,760 |
| 2019 | $627 | $139,760 |
| 2018 | $627 | $139,760 |
| 2017 | $627 +2.3% | $139,760 |
| 2015 | $613 -1.6% | $139,760 -25.6% |
| 2011 | $623 | $187,850 |
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