Acreage at 8888 Pumpkintown Road, Sylva
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$99,500

8888 Pumpkintown Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Jeff Norwood · Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty
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About this home

Discover your own piece of the mountains with this 5.2+/- acre property in Jackson County! One of the standout features is the loud, rushing creek that goes through the lower property, creating the perfect natural soundtrack for a mountain getaway. Sitting at over 3,200 feet in elevation, this property offers a mountain setting with plenty of potential for recreational use, a private escape, or your own place to enjoy the outdoors. RVs are allowed, giving you flexibility to make the most of your mountain retreat. With no known restrictions, you have the freedom to explore the possibilities this property has to offer. Conveniently located within reach of Franklin, the quaint town of Dillsboro, Sylva, and surrounding Western North Carolina attractions, you'll enjoy a peaceful mountain setting without being too far from local shops, restaurants, and amenities. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a place to park your RV, or a property to enjoy for years to come, this property is worth a closer look!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4409725
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
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On market date
October 9, 2026
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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
8.77 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
Macon Middle School
7.63 mi away · Grades 7-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
598
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Macon County Schools
High
Jackson Co Early College
8.01 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).

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Very car-dependent
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EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least 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 0 days -- 148 fewer days than Sylva's current average of 148 days.
For reference, the median list price across 162 active listings in Sylva right now is $390,000.

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$19,900 down
$79,600 loan
Principal & interest$516
Property tax (est.)$83
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 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.