Completely renovated in 2024, this beautifully updated home offers an open-concept design filled with natural light and soaring cathedral ceilings. The living room showcases floor-to-ceiling picture windows, a gas log fireplace, and remote-controlled skylights that enhance the bright, airy feel.
The kitchen features leathered black granite countertops, brand-new electric appliances, and new cabinetry, with additional new cabinets installed in all bathrooms. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home for durability and style. The main level offers two primary ensuite bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and newly tiled showers. Upstairs, an additional ensuite bedroom makes the perfect bunk room or private guest retreat. A convenient powder room serves the main living area. The former two-car garage has been thoughtfully converted into a spacious family/game room, adding flexible living space. Outdoor living is equally inviting with an expansive front deck, an additional deck off the dining room, a fire pit area, and a flat corner lot with a circular driveway. Additional improvements include a new roof (2023), encapsulated crawlspace and high-speed internet. Ideal as a full-time residence, second home, or vacation rental investment. Ownership includes access to Sapphire Valley Resort amenities: outdoor and heated indoor pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, skiing, dog park, mini-golf, arcade, playground, walking track, hiking trails, 9-hole Par 3 golf course, and Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
For sale
$889,000
885 Hickory Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.6 Acres Lot
$855,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$185/mo HOA
What's special
Gas log fireplaceExpansive front deckSoaring cathedral ceilingsNewly tiled showersCircular drivewayFlat corner lotConvenient powder room
- 267 days
- 121
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lesley Howard,
Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002387Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Game room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Simulated Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Propane, Stone
Interior area
- Living area range: 2501-3000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Kitchen Level, No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Barbecue, Fire Pit, Propane Tank - Leased
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Level, Many Trees, Wooded, Flat
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 8502145148
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Fishing, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Holly Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Game Court Exterior, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $1,038 annually
- HOA name: Holly Forest Poa
- Second HOA fee: $1,177 annually
- Second HOA name: Sapphire Valley Master Association
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $731,730
- Annual tax amount: $2,570
- Date on market: 2/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 267 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$855,300
$813,000 - $898,000
$2,955/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $889,000-2.9% |
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| 2/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $916,000+83.2% |
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| 12/7/2023 | Sold | $500,000-2.9% |
Source: HCMLS #102916 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Pending sale | $515,000 |
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| 11/5/2023 | Contingent | $515,000 |
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| 10/13/2023 | Price change | $515,000-5.5% |
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| 10/3/2023 | Price change | $545,000-0.9% |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $550,000+175% |
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| 9/27/2012 | Sold | $200,000 |
Source: HCMLS #66302 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,570 +61.2% | $731,730 +103.8% |
| 2024 | $1,595 | $359,060 |
| 2023 | $1,595 | $359,060 |
| 2022 | $1,595 +6.7% | $359,060 |
| 2021 | $1,495 +2.6% | $359,060 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $1,458 | $340,630 |
| 2019 | $1,458 | $340,630 |
| 2018 | $1,458 | $340,630 |
| 2017 | $1,458 +2.4% | $340,630 |
| 2015 | $1,424 +7.7% | $340,630 -27.3% |
| 2011 | $1,323 | $468,530 |
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