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    • Price cut: $30K (6/26)
    $320,000

    245 Locust Court, Sapphire, NC 28774

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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    0.71 Acres Lot
    $307,400 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $87/mo HOA

    What's special

    Attached two-car garageBrand-new roofFreshly painted exterior
    With a brand-new roof, freshly painted exterior, and newly enhanced rockwork creating an inviting outdoor patio space, this mountain retreat is packed with potential and priced to inspire opportunity. The sellers intentionally positioned this home to allow the next owner the freedom to add their own updates, personal style, and value—creating the perfect chance to step into instant equity. Whether you envision a profitable short-term rental, long-term investment property, or your own private getaway, this home offers the ideal combination of location, layout, and affordability. Tucked away on a private lot with an attached two-car garage and lower-level space ready for your ideas, the possibilities are endless for transforming this property into something truly special. Ownership includes access to the sought-after Sapphire Valley amenities, featuring an indoor pool, three outdoor pools, fitness center, walking track, playground, miniature golf, and a premier tennis facility with 14 courts. Residents also enjoy private access to the stunning 77-acre Lake Fairfield for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and paddle boating. Finding this much potential, privacy, and value in this price range is rare. With strong vacation rental possibilities and the added advantage of seller financing available, this is an exceptional opportunity to create your ideal mountain investment or personal retreat.
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    Listed by:

    Susan Mills,

    Keller Williams Great Smokies

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003391Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Gas
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Workshop
      • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Concrete
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Porch
      • Exterior features: Garden, Propane Tank - Owned
      • Pool features: Association, Community
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.71 Acres
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope
      • Topography: Rolling,Sloping
      Details
      • Parcel number: 8502237170
      • Zoning description: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1988

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Propane, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lake, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
      • Subdivision: Holly Forest
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Barbecue, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Ski Accessible, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
      • HOA fee: $1,038 annually
      • HOA name: Holly Forest
      Location
      • Region: Sapphire

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $385,419
      • Annual tax amount: $1,413
      • Date on market: 5/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 51 days
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $307,400

        $292,000 - $323,000

        $2,250/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Price change$320,000-8.6%
        Source: HCMLS #1003391 Report a problem
        5/22/2026Listed for sale$350,000-11.4%
        Source: HCMLS #1003391 Report a problem
        11/1/2025Listing removed$395,000
        Source: HCMLS #1000630 Report a problem
        9/5/2025Listed for sale$395,000
        Source: HCMLS #1000630 Report a problem
        9/4/2025Pending sale$395,000
        Source: HCMLS #1000630 Report a problem
        6/3/2025Price change$395,000-5.7%
        Source: HCMLS #1000630 Report a problem
        4/26/2025Listed for sale$419,000-6.7%
        Source: HCMLS #1000630 Report a problem
        9/4/2024Listing removed$449,000
        Source: HCMLS #104730 Report a problem
        9/4/2024Price change$449,000-9.7%
        Source: HCMLS #104730 Report a problem
        7/12/2024Listed for sale$497,000+107.1%
        Source: HCMLS #104730 Report a problem
        1/21/2022Sold$240,000-9.4%
        Source: HCMLS #97994 Report a problem
        12/5/2021Pending sale$265,000
        Source: HCMLS #97994 Report a problem
        12/4/2021Listed for sale$265,000
        Source: HCMLS #97994 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,413 +23.3%$385,419 +54.6%
        2024$1,146 $249,320
        2023$1,146 $249,320
        2022$1,146 +7.3%$249,320
        2021$1,068 -2.8%$249,320 -0.9%
        2020$1,098 $251,470
        2019$1,098 $251,470
        2018$1,098 $251,470
        2017$1,098 +2.3%$251,470
        2015$1,073 +16%$251,470 -10.9%
        2011$925 $282,170
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