$275,000
About this home
Perched at over 3,800 feet above sea level, this extraordinary lot sits atop the eastern peak of Rainy Knob, offering unrivaled elevation and breathtaking panoramic views. In the winter, enjoy sweeping 360° vistas, while summer foliage still allows for nearly unobstructed sightlines. Expanded to provide additional acreage and enhanced privacy, this lot offers an exclusive retreat where you can truly take in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. From its prime vantage point, experience the best long-range views stretching from the north to the southeast, with the distant glow of Asheville and the winding Blue Ridge Parkway creating a spectacular backdrop. A rare opportunity to own one of the most elevated and scenic properties in the region!
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4419592
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Overlook at Sapphire
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5
- On market date
- August 28, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
- District
- Jackson County Public 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 3, 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.