This stunning three bedroom, three bathroom rustic, log cabin home offers a picturesque, winter view of Whiteside Mountain and a beautiful waterfront waterfall bordering the Chatooga River. This property is located within the scenic Silver Slip Falls gated community between the charming towns of Highlands and Cashiers. The living room features a massive custom stone floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace with a cozy window seat to make it the heart of the home. The home has had numerous upgrades including the kitchen, bathrooms and a double carport with covered walkway. There is a large finished family room and third bedroom and bathroom located on the lower level with a wood burning Buckstove. Enjoy the large double decks with a screened in porch and listen to the bold sound of the rushing Chatooga River below. The landscaped grounds include a trail leading to the river and a spot ready for a cozy fire pit.
The community features great walking trails along side rivers, ponds and mature native plantings. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this outdoor community. The home is situated on a 2.19 acre double size lot. Cashiers is known for it's beautiful waterfalls, hiking and many other outdoor activities. This one is ready for occupancy to start enjoying all that the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Smoky mountains have to offer. Western North Carolina offers the richest natural gifts revealed in a dazzling display of mountains, rivers, waterfalls and streams. Nearby trout fishing, hiking, biking, local playgrounds, dog parks and more. Jackson County, Macon County and nearby, Transylvania County are also rich in entertainment with opera, musical, plays, classical symphony and contemporary music for all to enjoy.
Sold for $1,275,000
$1,275,000
649 Wild River Road, Cashiers, NC 28717
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
2.19 Acres Lot
$1,302,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,302 Estimated rent
Home value
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Rustic log cabin homeLarge finished family roomBeautiful waterfront waterfallCozy window seat
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Listed by:
Sheryl Wilson,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Michael Cox
Betsy Paul Properties, Inc.
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1000568Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Humidity Control, Other, See Remarks, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 2501-3000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Asphalt, Carport, Driveway, Lighted
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill, Satellite Dish
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View
- Body of water: Chattooga River
Lot
- Size: 2.19 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Landscaped, Other, Few Trees, Views, Wooded
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Carport(s)
- Parcel number: 7561976384
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Satellite Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths, Gated
- Security: Gated Community
- Subdivision: Silver Slip Falls
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated, Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $2,000 annually
- HOA name: Silver Slip Falls Poa
Location
- Region: Cashiers
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $765,505
- Annual tax amount: $2,314
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 156 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $1,275,000-8.6% |
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| 9/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,395,000 |
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| 9/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,395,000 |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $1,395,000-3.8% |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $1,450,000-9.1% |
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| 4/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+440.7% |
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| 11/1/2016 | Sold | $295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #79905 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,683 +15.9% | $765,505 +43.1% |
| 2024 | $2,315 +4.6% | $534,918 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $2,213 | $510,030 |
| 2022 | $2,213 +6.2% | $510,030 |
| 2021 | $2,083 -1% | $510,030 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $2,104 | $500,820 |
| 2019 | $2,104 | $500,820 |
| 2018 | $2,104 | $500,820 |
| 2017 | $2,104 +4.5% | $500,820 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $2,013 -9.8% | $490,350 -31.9% |
| 2011 | $2,230 | $720,170 |
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Neighborhood: 28717
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- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.8 mi
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- 649 Wild River Road
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