Discover your perfect mountain retreat—this beautifully maintained cottage-style home combines scenic views, convenience, and charm. Step inside and feel instantly welcomed by the warm, inviting interior featuring a stacked stone fireplace, a well-appointed kitchen, and glass doors showcasing stunning eastern views of Hogback Mountain and beyond.
The main level includes a spacious primary suite with ample closet space and a private bath, along with two additional guest bedrooms that share a well-designed bathroom.
Downstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath, along with a second living area and a fully equipped kitchen. This lower level offers flexibility and privacy, making it ideal for guests or potential rental use. With zoned heating and cooling, a lockable interior door, and a separate exterior entrance, the space is well-suited for independent living arrangements.
Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a versatile investment, this home offers comfort, style, and income potential in a picturesque mountain setting.
For sale
$899,000
151 Birdnest, Sapphire, NC 28774
5beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$875,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$189/mo HOA
What's special
Stacked stone fireplaceSeparate exterior entranceZoned heating and coolingScenic viewsLockable interior doorPicturesque mountain settingWell-appointed kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 07:54am
Listed by:
Merry Soellner,
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002776Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Description: Deck Access
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Description: Double sinks, His and Hers Walk-In Closets
- Features: Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Description: Shared Bath with Bedroom 2 and 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 4
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Description: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher all included
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Description: Laundry and Pantry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Wired for Data
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Multi-Fuel, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Multiple Closets
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Stone
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Waterfront features: None, Deeded Access
- Body of water: Fairfield Lake
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped, Views
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7592744993
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lake, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Water Access
- Subdivision: Holly Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,088 annually
- HOA name: Holly Forest
- Second HOA fee: $1,177 annually
- Second HOA name: Sapphire Master Association
Location
- Region: Cashiers
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $347,820
- Annual tax amount: $1,563
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$875,200
$831,000 - $919,000
$3,046/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1002776 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listing removed | $899,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1001699 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $899,000-5.4% |
Source: HCMLS #1001699 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $950,000-2.6% |
Source: HCMLS #1001699 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000-1% |
Source: HCMLS #1001699 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listing removed | $985,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000836 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000836 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2025 | Contingent | $985,000 |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000836 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Contingent | $985,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000836 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000+126.4% |
Source: HCMLS #1000836 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2012 | Sold | $435,000-8.4% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $475,000+46.2% |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #75568 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2005 | Sold | $325,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,564 +1% | $347,820 |
| 2023 | $1,549 | $347,820 |
| 2022 | $1,549 +6.7% | $347,820 |
| 2021 | $1,451 -0.4% | $347,820 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $1,457 | $340,400 |
| 2019 | $1,457 | $340,400 |
| 2018 | $1,457 | $340,400 |
| 2017 | $1,457 +2.4% | $340,400 |
| 2015 | $1,423 +12.7% | $340,400 -13.9% |
| 2011 | $1,263 | $395,510 |
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Est. payment
$4,877/mo
Principal & interest
$4411
Property taxes
$277
HOA Fees
$189
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- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 5.5 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 5.5 mi
- 7/10Jackson Co Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 18.5 mi
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