Experience breathtaking long-range views from this gently rolling 7.31-acre homesite, perched at over 4,000 feet elevation in the sought-after Falcon Ridge community of Sapphire, North Carolina. Offering layered mountain vistas that stretch into South Carolina, this lot provides the perfect setting for a dream mountain retreat. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a location set back from Tower Road, with easy paved access and a partially cleared building site ready for a personalized vision. A waterfall flows through the lower portion of the property, ready for trails to be established to access and enjoy this beautiful natural feature.
This exceptional homesite includes a current four-bedroom septic permit and a recent survey on file. Falcon Ridge requires a minimum home size of 2,400 square feet, ensuring a neighborhood of quality-built mountain homes. Amenities include access to a beautiful community area featuring a pavilion and bonfire ring — ideal for gathering with friends, family, and neighbors.
Opportunity exists for an outdoor lifestyle, as the property is just minutes from Panthertown Valley, a 6,300-acre wilderness area known for its scenic hiking trails and stunning waterfalls. Ownership also includes access to Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including heated pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, a nine-hole golf course, and Fairfield Lake for swimming and boating. Winter fun abounds with skiing, snow tubing, and snowboarding. This homesite truly offers the best of mountain living — privacy, views, nature, and resort-style recreation all in one stunning location.
Lot/land
$132,999
Lot 1R Yarak Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774
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7.31Acres
Unimproved Land
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7.31 Acres Lot
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$142/mo HOA
What's special
Peace and privacyPartially cleared building siteBreathtaking long-range viewsLayered mountain vistas
- 368 days |
- 75 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cassie Neal,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1001013Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Features
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Deeded Access
Lot
- Size: 7.31 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Gentle Sloping, Partially Cleared, Paved, Steep Slope
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 8502472315
- Zoning description: Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 4 Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Community/Coop, Private, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Near National Forest, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Water Access
- Subdivision: Falcon Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Rights, Basketball Court, Boat Dock, Beach Access, Game Court Exterior, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
- HOA name: Falcon Ridge Homeowner's Association
- Second HOA fee: $300 annually
- Second HOA name: Falcon Ridge Water Association #2
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $410
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 369 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $132,999-5% |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $140,000-5.4% |
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| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $148,000-7.5% |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28774
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6.8 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 6.8 mi
- 7/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 18.9 mi
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- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Sapphire
- 28774
- Lot 1R Yarak Drive






