NOT LISTED FOR SALE

89 Raptor Way Sapphire, NC 28774

Estimated Value: $850,000 - $1,755,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
2.61 Acres

Last Sold December 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,250,000

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,288/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Mountain View
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2022

Nature and stunning long-range mountain views abound, including the remarkable sights of Whiteside Mountain, Chimney Top Mountain, and vistas that extend over the plateau, from this 3-bedroom, 3-bath, and 2 half-bath home. At 3,000+ square feet (according to the builder), this impressive and meticulously maintained home is nestled on 2.61 acres with elevation at 4,300+ feet. Located in the Falcon Ridge subdivision, this community showcases luxurious mountain home living intertwined with mountain laurel, wildlife, and natural flora granting privacy to each of its residents. This home features the living and dining rooms, kitchen, laundry room, a half bath, and the owner's suite on the main floor. Upstairs encompasses a bedroom, a full bathroom, and an office. Downstairs, you will find the family room/den, a third bedroom with ensuite bath, and another half bath. Superior finishings throughout the home include shiplap walls, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an encapsulated crawlspace, and white oak wood flooring. Three stone fireplaces grace the house - featured in the living room, the family room, and within the covered and screened-in deck area that offers an indoor/outdoor space that is perfect for entertaining guests throughout the year. Enjoy long-range mountain views from the back deck, overlooking the grassy backyard, a perfect space for a garden or for pets to roam. The Falcon Ridge community grants access to a lovely 3-acre meadow with a pavilion and outdoor bonfire ring, and close proximity to Panthertown Valley which encompasses over 6,300 acres of wilderness to explore, as well as access to Sapphire Valley Masters Association's extensive amenities - golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, Lake Fairfield, a community center, and seasonal activities like zip-lining and snow skiing. Explore shopping, dining, and recreation options in the nearby communities of Cashiers and Lake Toxaway. Fireplace Features: 2 or more

Last Listed By

Dan Allen

SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. Brokerage Phone: 8287431999 License #216684 Listed on: 10/24/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,122

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 2.61 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain Views
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8502-67-3205

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Falcon Ridge Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Putting Green

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,122

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.61
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Falcon Ridge
  • Directions: From the crossroads of Highways 107 and 64, head East on Highway 64. Turn left onto Tower Road. Continue on Tower until turning right onto Falcon Ridge Road. Turn right on Raptor Way. Destination will be second driveway on the left.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Attribution Contact: 8287431999
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Encapsulated, Full, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Mountain(s), Rocks
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded Access
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Satellite Dish
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Paved, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Gas, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Other, Satellite Internet Available, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Private, Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Near National Forest, Park, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Water Access
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 113691.6
  • Parcel #: 8502-67-3205
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Other

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4122.0
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Wiatrak Brian Jeffrey and Wiatrak Kelly C
Bought by
Ficca Matthew D and Ficca Katherine B
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,430,007

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,376,847
Outstanding Balance
$1,376,847
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$53,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2022
Closed on
Dec 21, 2022
Sold by
Nutt Gerald and Nutt Cathy J
Bought by
Wiatrak Brian Jeffrey and Wiatrak Kelly C
Seller's Agent
Dan Allen
SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Self
SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2013
Sold by
Rdjs Llc
Bought by
Nutt Gerald and Nutt Cathy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,900
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
Guy Joseph E and Guy Karin
Bought by
Rdjs Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ficca Matthew D $1,530,000 None Listed On Document
Ficca Matthew D $1,530,000 None Listed On Document
Wiatrak Brian Jeffrey $1,250,000 --
Nutt Gerald $107,500 None Available
Rdjs Llc $160,000 --
Rdjs Llc $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ficca Matthew D $1,376,847
Closed Ficca Matthew D $1,376,847
Previous Owner Wiatrak Brian Jeffrey $650,000
Previous Owner Nutt Gerald $215,000
Previous Owner Nutt Gerald $63,000
Previous Owner Nutt Gerald $447,900
Previous Owner Rdjs Llc $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Sold $1,250,000 -3.8% --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2022 10/24/22 For Sale $1,300,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,848 $1,012,560 $150,000 $862,560
2023 $4,270 $1,012,560 $150,000 $862,560
2022 $4,122 $976,200 $150,000 $826,200
2021 $3,898 $976,200 $150,000 $826,200
2020 $3,694 $895,210 $150,000 $745,210
2019 $3,694 $895,210 $150,000 $745,210
2018 $3,694 $895,210 $150,000 $745,210
2017 $3,085 $763,110 $150,000 $613,110
2015 $2,536 $763,110 $150,000 $613,110
2011 -- $175,000 $175,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 101058

APN: 8502-67-3205