#1000272, Louise Booth, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA
306 Rainey Knobs Rd Sapphire, NC 28774
Property details
About 306 Rainey Knobs Rd
In the heart of "Old Sapphire," this darling two bedroom with bonus rooms cottage is perched over a small private pond, and surrounded by lush vegetation. The 42.95 acre property is part of an old estate that had an open field (overgrown but easily returned to grass), streams, trails and a knoll that adjoins another property that is now a designated conservation easement. The property is unrestricted and located in a quiet spot off of the Upper Whitewater Road which connects to Highway 64 in two places; at the Whisper Lake entrance, and at Burlingame Country Club. The 42.95 acres and cottage is also offered as a smaller tract of 6.5 +/- acres, see MLS# 104493.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Gravel, Parking Lot
- Waterfront: Pond
- View: Mountain(s), Pond, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Fire Pit, Garden
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $1,225,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,264
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded
- Directions: From the Cashiers Crossroads take 64E to Upper Whitewater Rd (just before Burlingame Entrance), follow Upper Whitewater to Rainey Knobs Rd (SR 1154) on your left. Follow to 306 Rainey Knobs Rd. on your right.
- Year Built: 2004
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 42.95 Acres
- MLS Number: 104491
- MLS Name: HighlandsCashiers
- Office Name: Cashiers Sothebys International Realty
- Office Phone: (828) 743-3411
- Listing Agent: Beth Townsend
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 05, 2021 | Home Sold | $50,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $647,830 | $4,264 |
2023 | $647,830 | $4,264 |
2022 | $647,830 | $4,264 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
T C Henderson
Public Magnet PK-5
6.3 mi
•11839 Rosman Hwy
8
Blue Ridge School
Public District PK-6
7.5 mi
•95 Bobcat Dr
6
Rosman Elementary School
Public District PK-5
9.8 mi
•167 Rosman School Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,442. The most common annual income of people living in Sapphire, NC is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently asked questions
About 306 Rainey Knobs Rd
The listing price of 306 Rainey Knobs Rd property is $1,225,000.
The property 306 Rainey Knobs Rd is a house located in Sapphire, North Carolina, 28774.
Active Listing: 306 Rainey Knobs Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 306 Rainey Knobs Rd are: T C Henderson (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Blue Ridge School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rosman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rosman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cullowhee Valley School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brevard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Summit Charter (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Blue Ridge Early College (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rosman High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,264 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 5, 2021 for $50,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 306 Rainey Knobs Rd has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 306 Rainey Knobs Rd is 2004.
This home is located at 306 Rainey Knobs Rd in Sapphire, NC and zip code 28774. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,225,000.
In April 2025 more than 0 listings in Sapphire, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 13 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Sapphire, NC increased by 14.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $725,000 and the average listing age was 129 days.