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Acreage at Sylva
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$299,000

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Amy Spivey · Ivester Jackson Blackstream
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About this home

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own 21 unrestricted acres just minutes from Western Carolina University and Sylva. With paved state road access, no HOA, and no city taxes, this property offers the perfect blend of convenience, privacy, and freedom. A stunning mix of cleared pasture and mature hardwoods provides a picturesque setting ideal for a private residence, second home, or mini-farm. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views, gentle rolling terrain, and multiple potential building sites. Whether you're dreaming of gardening, raising cattle or horses, or simply escaping to your own peaceful retreat, this land offers it all. Opportunities like this are truly rare this close to all amenities but a feel of private seclusion. Come see the beauty and potential of this exceptional property for yourself—truly gorgeous land ready for your vision! Must have appointment scheduled through Showing Service to be on property. Follow showing instruction please.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4259849
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
390
On market date
May 17, 2025
Stories
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Location

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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Fairview Elementary
1.04 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
1.14 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
1.53 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 390 days -- 121 more days than Sylva's current average of 269 days.
For reference, the median list price across 177 active listings in Sylva right now is $395,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$59,800 down
$239,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,551
Property tax (est.)$249
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 18, 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.