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$39,999

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Rhett Wolfe · Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty
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About this home

Imagine waking up to the tranquility of your own private forest, with thousands of acres of United States Forest Service land as your backyard. This stunning 3.21-acre tract offers a rare opportunity to own a peaceful retreat where you can truly connect with the outdoors. A perfect knoll provides an ideal, easy-to-access building spot, not far from the well-maintained gravel road of Cross Creek Circle. The property is a natural haven, filled with an abundance of diverse plant life, towering trees, and a small, bubbling stream. Whether you envision building a cozy cabin or a full-time residence (with a light 1,000 sq ft minimum), this land is a canvas for your dreams. With deeded spring water rights available and less than 1000 feet to a paved, state-maintained road, this is the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. Hike, camp, or simply find your quiet spot among the trees—the possibilities are endless. Come and experience this exceptional property and start living the life you've always dreamed of.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4299849
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
220
On market date
September 5, 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
7.37 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
7.14 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
6.52 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
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.2 / 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 220 days -- 49 fewer 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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$8,000 down
$31,999 loan
Principal & interest$208
Property tax (est.)$33
Home insurance (est.)$150

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