This high-elevation lot sits above 4,000 feet and has year-round, long-range, western North Carolina mountain and water views. To the southeast, you can see Lake Jocassee, and to the southwest, you can see Sapphire Valley. This property features a waterfall on the north side, a creek and conservation land on the eastern perimeter, and multiple homesites that are easy to build on. Of the 2.94 acres, 1.38 is in Transylvania County and 1.56 is in Jackson County. The Preserve at Rock Creek is located on the southern face of Toxaway Mountain within Sapphire Valley. This carefully planned mountain community features conservation land, Rock Creek Falls, a natural, spring-fed stream, a stocked trout pond, hiking trails, a seating area completed with a stone fireplace, a gated entrance, and underground utilities. The community is conveniently close to Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, and many other mountain towns, cities, and forests.
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$649,900
19 W Whitetail Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774
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2.94Acres
Unimproved Land
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2.94 Acres Lot
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$500/mo HOA
What's special
High-elevation lot
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Listed by:
Danny Wiles danny@lookingglassrealty.com,
Looking Glass Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4368871
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 2.94 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Views, Waterfall, Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional parcels included: 8502-85-1439 (Jackson County)
- Parcel number: 8502852441000
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Community Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Pond, Walking Trails, Other
- Subdivision: The Preserve at Rock Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $6,000 annually
- HOA name: IPM
- HOA phone: 828-650-6875
Location
- Region: Sapphire
- Elevation: 4000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $450,000
- Annual tax amount: $702
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,646/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900-13.3% |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $749,900 |
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| 11/24/2025 | Price change | $749,900-6.3% |
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| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000+92.8% |
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| 7/15/2021 | Sold | $415,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702 -14.3% | $210,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $819 | $200,000 |
| 2023 | $819 | $200,000 |
| 2022 | $819 -53.3% | $200,000 -55.6% |
| 2021 | $1,752 +334.5% | $450,000 +350% |
| 2020 | $403 | $100,000 |
| 2019 | $403 | $100,000 |
| 2018 | $403 | $100,000 |
| 2017 | $403 +2.5% | $100,000 |
| 2015 | $393 +19.3% | $100,000 -9.6% |
| 2011 | $330 | $110,670 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28774
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10T C Henderson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.6 mi
- 8/10Rosman MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.5 mi
- 7/10Rosman HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.5 mi
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- North Carolina
- Transylvania County
- Sapphire
- 28774
- 19 W Whitetail Dr




