sitting on the knoll enjoying south-facing views - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
building and View area - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
magnificent views to the south/south-west - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
Flat knoll - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
approaching to open area - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
easy access and room to play - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
cleared building area with huge views - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
the approach! - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
native flora - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
standing at the edge of property looking back towards entrance - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
view from the sky looking at the knob and one possible building envelope - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
view from the sky looking at the parcel - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
view from the sky looking at the parcel - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
high elevation views, multiple peaks - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
view of peaks! - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
more peaks! - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
The Creek! - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
trails! - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
rushing creek on site - 3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva
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$290,000

3409 Parris Branch Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Katie Rice · Keller Williams Professionals
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About this home

Tucked away just off the 4 Lane is Sylva Vista, a laid-back gated community offering convenience yet privacy. This 8+ acre tract sits near the top of the fabled Plott Balsams and is surrounded by the Sylva watershed, Blue Ridge Parkway, National Forest and nature conservancies. The cleared one acre, flat building lot gives unparalleled views some of NC's highest peaks. Take a hike through the woods and stroll down to the peaceful sounding Henry Creek. Are you looking for a property with high elevations (4000+- feet); magnificent long-range Views to the southeast, south and southwest; easy access; cleared view and flat build site AND a rushing creek for a great value? This is your place! owner is licensed NC broker

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4276386
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
356
On market date
July 1, 2025
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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
Scotts Creek Elementary
1.48 mi away · Grades 0-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
459
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools
Middle
Catamount School
5.46 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
5.96 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).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 356 days -- 217 more days than Sylva's current average of 139 days.
For reference, the median list price across 160 active listings in Sylva right now is $380,000.

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$58,000 down
$232,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,505
Property tax (est.)$242
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 22, 2026.

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.