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$410,000

79 Slumber Lane
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Dani Miner · Great Smokys Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,434 sqft
Year built
2008

About this home

This active vacation rental is a fully furnished, custom-built home located in the Great Smoky Mountains. Designed in an open-concept Arts and Crafts style, the residence showcases exceptional custom details throughout. The original owner, an accomplished woodcraftsman, thoughtfully blended his skill set with efficient space planning, functionality, and refined design. Inside, the open floor plan features rich hardwood floors and custom cabinetry in every room. The open kitchen includes a handcrafted island, ideal for gathering with family and friends, while a convenient half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms offer custom-built closets with generous storage. Step onto the relaxing deck, perfect for entertaining while enjoying the calming sounds of the nearby creek. Every inch of this inviting home reflects the craftsmanship and vision of its original builder, creating a truly distinctive mountain living experience. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence, vacation retreat, or income-producing rental, this property delivers. Conveniently located just minutes from Western Carolina University and nearby amenities and attractions.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4248266
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
512
On market date
May 1, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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
0.94 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
1.09 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
1.57 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

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).

24
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

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sylva, from live MLS data.

On the market 512 days -- 365 more days than Sylva's current average of 147 days.
For reference, the median list price across 162 active listings in Sylva right now is $380,000.

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$82,000 down
$328,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,127
Property tax (est.)$342
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 11 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.