$350,000
About this home
Discover an exceptional opportunity inside Garnet Ridge Preserve, a private, gated subdivision in the mountains of Sylva, NC. This rare 16+ acre parcel offers the ideal setting for those seeking a private mountain estate, multi-family compound, or potential subdevelopment within one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable communities. Featuring paved roads, underground utilities, and access to a stunning lodge-style clubhouse, Garnet Ridge Preserve offers privacy, luxury, and convenience. Bordering over 2,700 acres of U.S. Forest Service land, this property provides unmatched seclusion, protected long-term views, and direct access to an expansive natural playground. Whether you envision a private retreat surrounded by nature or multiple homesites for investment, this land delivers endless possibilities. Perfectly positioned between downtown Sylva and Franklin, residents enjoy quick access to the region’s best hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and pristine mountain lakes. With its combination of acreage, privacy, gated security, and proximity to outdoor adventures, this property stands out as one of the most versatile and desirable land offerings in the Smoky Mountains.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4320106
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Garnet Ridge Preserve
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- December 10, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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).
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Macon County Schools
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Sylva, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated December 11, 2025.
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.