Sylva market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Sylva, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Sylva
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Recently sold in Sylva
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Sylva
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Sylva'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).
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.
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Catamount School
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.0:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Sylva's center to Downtown Atlanta.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Sylva, from Jackson County Airport.
Cities near Sylva
ZIP codes in Sylva
Sylva real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Sylva right now?+
There are currently 162 active listings in Sylva, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Sylva?+
The median list price for active listings in Sylva is $390,000. Homes are spending an average of 148 days on market.
Is Sylva's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Sylva have risen 16.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Sylva?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Sylva are none, Balsam Mountain Preserve, Beechwood.
What schools serve Sylva?+
The closest public schools to Sylva's center are Fairview Elementary, Catamount School, Jackson Co Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Sylva walkable?+
Sylva's center has a walkability score of 24 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Sylva?+
The typical drive from Sylva's center to Downtown Atlanta is about 165 minutes (151.7 miles).