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28779 Real Estate

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Homes for sale in ZIP code 28779, covering parts of Sylva, Franklin and Whittier. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.

ZIP 28779 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28779, refreshed nightly.

Median list price

$385,000

Median sale price (12mo)

$350,000

Avg. days on market

137 days

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Year over year

+16.7%

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New

$250,000

38 Chase Lane, Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva, 28779

2 bd·2 ba·1,152 sqft

1 day on market

Listed by Shawn Bowman, SKB Global Enterprises, Inc.

Listed by Wendy Dunn, EXP Realty LLC

Listed by Brian K. Noland, Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

Listed by Melissa Rogers, Keller Williams Great Smokies

New

$775,000

246 Fiddle And A Bow Lane

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,332 sqft

1 day on market

Listed by Melissa Rogers, Keller Williams Great Smokies

Listed by Pat Sluder, Western Carolina Properties, Inc.

New

$375,000

201 Woodhaven Estates

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·2 ba·1,644 sqft

1 day on market

Listed by Melissa Rogers, Keller Williams Great Smokies

Listed by Keith Clark, RE/MAX Executive

New

$43,000

Lot #15 Black Rock Creek Road

Qualla, 28779

0 days on market

Listed by Ginny Mosteller, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage

$186,300

Lot # 42 Black Rock Creek Road

Qualla, 28779

2 days on market

Listed by Ginny Mosteller, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,262 sqft

1 day on market

Listed by Sean McLaughlin, BMP David Southworth Real Estate LLC

New

$99,500

8888 Pumpkintown Road

Sylva, 28779

0 days on market

Listed by Jeff Norwood, Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty

Recently sold in 28779

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

Sold 3 days ago

$125,000

Listed at $149,900

101 Cactus Loop

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·2 ba·0 sqft

Sold 4 days ago

$835,000

Listed at $875,000

77 Oakwood Lane

Sylva, 28779

4 bd·4 ba·4,048 sqft

No photo

Sold 1 wk ago

$465,000

23 (#5) Lodestone Drive

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,174 sqft

Sold 1 wk ago

$329,000

293 Dillardtown Road

Sylva, 28779

2 bd·2 ba·1,340 sqft

Sold 2 wk ago

$510,000

Listed at $459,000

none

Sylva, 28779

4 bd·3 ba·1,977 sqft

Sold 2 wk ago

$845,000

Listed at $875,000

None

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·2.5 ba·2,062 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in 28779

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

none

43 active listings

$68,000 - $9,400,000

Balsam Mountain Preserve

23 active listings

$170,000 - $5,050,000

Garnet Ridge Preserve

Walkability

Blended score for ZIP 28779'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).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

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.

Elementary

Fairview Elementary

0.61 mi away · Grades -1-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 729
Student:teacher ratio: 14.3:1
District: Jackson County Public Schools

Middle

Catamount School

0.77 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 53
Student:teacher ratio: 10.6:1
District: Catamount School

High

Jackson Co Early College

1.31 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.1

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 100
Student:teacher ratio: 25.0:1
District: Jackson County Public Schools

Commute from Sylva

Real drive time from Sylva's center to Downtown Atlanta.

165 min

typical drive time

151.7 mi

distance

153 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Sylva, from Jackson County Airport.

42°F

Clear

Cities in 28779

Sylva · 161 in this ZIP Franklin · 1 in this ZIP Whittier · 1 in this ZIP

Cities near 28779

Sylva · all of Sylva Bryson City · 14.4 mi Waynesville · 15.6 mi Canton · 22.5 mi Lake Toxaway · 23.3 mi Brevard · 28.7 mi Gatlinburg, Tennessee · 30.3 mi

ZIP codes near 28779

28789 (Whittier) · 7.1 mi 28723 (Cullowhee) · 8.8 mi 28783 (Tuckasegee) · 11.3 mi 28751 (Maggie Valley) · 12.2 mi 28713 (Bryson City) · 14.1 mi 28786 (Waynesville) · 14.5 mi 28734 (Franklin) · 16.5 mi 28785 (Waynesville) · 17.6 mi

ZIP 28779 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28779 right now?+

There are currently 167 active listings in ZIP 28779, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28779?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28779 is $385,000. Homes are spending an average of 137 days on market.

Is ZIP 28779's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28779 have risen 16.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28779?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28779 are none, Balsam Mountain Preserve, Beechwood.

What schools serve ZIP 28779?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28779's center are Fairview Elementary, Catamount School, Jackson Co Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28779 walkable?+

ZIP 28779'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 ZIP 28779?+

The typical drive from Sylva's center to Downtown Atlanta is about 165 minutes (151.7 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 4 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.