Discover the ease of mountain living just minutes from the heart of Cashiers. Set on 0.67 level, unrestricted acres in Sapphire, NC, this recently updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an exceptional opportunity for a full-time residence, income-producing investment, or inviting mountain getaway. Thoughtfully refreshed for comfortable, low-maintenance living, the home features new flooring, countertops, a water filtration system, and a new septic system installed in 2024, along with a beautifully renovated bathroom and fresh interior & exterior paint completed in 2025. The open-concept layout creates an effortless flow from the living room into the spacious kitchen & dining area, while sliding glass doors open to the backyard, creating an inviting space for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the peaceful mountain surroundings. With convenient single-level living & no restrictions, the possibilities are wide open. Two comfortable bedrooms share a stylishly renovated hall bathroom featuring a beautifully tiled stand-up shower. Beyond the property, adventure is just minutes away at Gorges State Park, home to plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock precipices, and more than 8,000 acres of temperate rainforest. Explore 26 waterfalls, the northern boundary of Lake Jocassee, and a portion of the 70-mile Foothills Trail. When it’s time to unwind, head into nearby Cashiers for boutique shopping, local dining, entertainment, and favorites like Groovin’ on the Green. Whether you’re searching for a smart investment, a convenient full-time home, or your own mountain escape, this updated Sapphire retreat puts you close to it all while offering the freedom to make it your own.
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$319,900
97 Walter McNeely Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
2beds
1,165sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.67 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful mountain surroundingsSingle-level livingBeautifully renovated bathroomStylishly renovated hall bathroomBeautifully tiled stand-up showerWater filtration systemOpen-concept layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Josi Watford 954-609-4109,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4424019
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Open Floorplan, Storage
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,165
- Total interior livable area: 1,165 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,165
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.67 Acres
- Features: Level, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 8511783766000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Community Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Sapphire
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,740
- Annual tax amount: $121,442
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Assumable
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900-2.9%$275/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listing removed | $329,500$283/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047836 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,500-5.9%$283/sqft |
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| 7/5/2026 | Listing removed | $350,000$300/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045242 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+25%$300/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045242 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Sold | $280,000-3.1%$240/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #103289 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2023 | Pending sale | $289,000$248/sqft |
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| 11/27/2023 | Contingent | $289,000$248/sqft |
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| 11/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $289,000-9.7%$248/sqft |
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| 10/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/16/2023 | Price change | $320,000-4.5%$275/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $335,000+106.8%$288/sqft |
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| 12/4/2020 | Sold | $162,000+42.1%$139/sqft |
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| 9/30/2015 | Sold | $114,000-4.9%$98/sqft |
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| 6/18/2015 | Price change | $119,900-11.1%$103/sqft |
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| 5/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $134,900$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,442 +13233.1% | $252,740 +82.7% |
| 2024 | $911 | $138,360 |
| 2023 | $911 | $138,360 |
| 2022 | $911 +0.8% | $138,360 |
| 2021 | $904 +13.3% | $138,360 +20.7% |
| 2020 | $798 +0.7% | $114,640 |
| 2019 | $792 +22.2% | $114,640 |
| 2018 | $648 +1.2% | $114,640 |
| 2017 | $641 | $114,640 |
| 2016 | $641 -43.3% | $114,640 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $1,130 | $102,730 |
| 2014 | $1,130 | $102,730 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,730 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,730 -61.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $266,720 |
| 2010 | -- | $266,720 |
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