Fisher Creek borders the property - Sylva
Single Family Residence at Sylva, photo 2 of 8
Deck facing the creek - Sylva
Shed on the property - Sylva
Level yard - Sylva
View facing west - Sylva
Paved state maintained road - Sylva
Fisher Creek - Sylva
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$215,000

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Judy Preiato · Jackson County Realty, Inc.
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
768 sqft
Year built
1975

About this home

Rare opportunity to own .71± acres of level, creek-front land in an unbeatable Sylva location — right next door to PINNACLE PARK! This beautiful west facing property features mature trees, peaceful water frontage, and easy access from a state-maintained paved road, offering both natural charm and everyday convenience. The land is level and usable, making it ideal for building your dream home, mountain retreat, or investment property. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the creek and the privacy provided by established trees, all while being just minutes from downtown Sylva’s shopping, dining, and schools. Outdoor lovers will appreciate having miles of hiking trails and scenic overlooks literally next door. A single-wide home is already on the property being sold as is. Hard-to-find combination of buildable creek frontage in a prime location — don’t miss this chance to create your perfect Smoky Mountain getaway or full-time residence.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4343675
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
140
On market date
February 5, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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
Scotts Creek Elementary
1.12 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
4.68 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
5.1 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 140 days -- 129 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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$43,000 down
$172,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,116
Property tax (est.)$179
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 25, 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.