Residential Land for Sale in Sapphire, North Carolina
Yarak Drive Lot: 1R, Sapphire, NC 28774
Experience breathtaking long-range views from this gently rolling 7.31-acre homesite, perched at over 4,000 feet elevation in the sought-after Falcon Ridge community of Sapphire, North Carolina. Offering layered mountain vistas that stretch into South Carolina, this lot provides the perfect setting for a dream mountain retreat. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a location set back from Tower Road, with easy paved access and a partially cleared building site ready for a personalized vision. A waterfall flows through the lower portion of the property, ready for trails to be established to access and enjoy this beautiful natural feature. This exceptional homesite includes a current four-bedroom septic permit and a recent survey on file. Falcon Ridge requires a minimum home size of 2,400 square feet, ensuring a neighborhood of quality-built mountain homes. Amenities include access to a beautiful community area featuring a pavilion and bonfire ring - ideal for gathering with friends, family, and neighbors. Opportunity exists for an outdoor lifestyle, as the property is just minutes from Panthertown Valley, a 6,300-acre wilderness area known for its scenic hiking trails and stunning waterfalls. Ownership also includes access to Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including heated pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, a nine-hole golf course, and Fairfield Lake for swimming and boating. Winter fun abounds with skiing, snow tubing, and snowboarding. This homesite truly offers the best of mountain living - privacy, views, nature, and resort-style recreation all in one stunning location.
Location
- Street address
- Yarak Drive Lot: 1R
- County
- Jackson County
- Community
- Falcon Ridge
- Elevation
- 3,842 feet
Directions
From the Cashiers Crossroads, take U.S. 64 East to Tower Road (Sapphire High/Holly Forest IV entrance) on left. Continue up Tower Road, continue past the Sapphire High sign and continue up for a bit to Yarak Drive on your right. Turn right onto Yarak Drive and at the split at the bottom of the hill, turn right and park here. (You can back up easily afterwards. Then walk straight ahead to the end of the paved road leadng to the electrical boxes. Lot 1 starts approx. at these boxes and you will follow the trail behind them straight over to the partially cleared homesite to see the views. (There is also a waterfall at the bottom of the property as well but it would be a trek to get to until cleared out.)
Property details
- Acreage
- 7.31 acres
- MLS #
- HCBOR 1001013
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $410
Parcels
- 8502-47-2315
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- View
- Mountains
- Features
- Gentle Sloping, Partially Cleared, Paved, Sloped Down, Steep Slope
Exterior
- Features
- Barbecue
Structure
- Water
- Private, Well
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Price drop | $132,999 | $7,001 -5% | HCBOR |
| Sept 1, 2025 | Price drop | $140,000 | $8,000 -5.4% | HCBOR |
| June 27, 2025 | Price drop | $148,000 | $12,000 -7.5% | HCBOR |
| May 29, 2025 | New listing | $160,000 | — | HCBOR |