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$319,900

97 Walter McNeely Road
Sapphire, NC 28774
Listed by Josi Watford · Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,165 sqft
Year built
1945

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4424019
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
September 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
T C Henderson
4.05 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
114
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Transylvania County Schools
Middle
Rosman Middle
7.96 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
209
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Transylvania County Schools
High
Rosman High
7.96 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
275
Student:teacher ratio
9.8:1
District
Transylvania County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Sapphire's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sapphire, from live MLS data.

On the market 4 days -- 118 fewer days than Sapphire's current average of 122 days.
For reference, the median list price across 26 active listings in Sapphire right now is $262,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$63,980 down
$255,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,660
Property tax (est.)$267
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 15, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.