Two different roads to view on. Split up? - Sylva

Bottom middle of the picture shows the property (*it's only 7-8 min drive to the park at the bottom, once you are familiar with it.) - Sylva

Middle of the picture shows the property (*it's only 7-8 min drive to the park at the bottom, once you are familiar with it. Touches parts of Doves Road and Quiet Cove (*here Quiet Cove is shown above where it's at, that is Doves Road when in person) - Sylva

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Take Dove road and what shows here as "upper" Quiet Cove is Dove Road, too until you go around sharp curve as seen, and you'll see the storage buildings for lower lot, available for that is the top of the "lower parcel" available! Mins to the Hwy, Fire department and about 7-8 mins to the bottom from the top after the first or second time up! :) - Sylva

Middle of the picture shows the property (*it's only 7-8 min drive to the park at the bottom, once you are familiar with it. Can purchase the ridgeline in other MLS #) Touches parts of Doves Road and Quiet Cove (*here Quiet Cove is shown above where it's at, that is Doves Road when in person) - Sylva

Coming from the lower parcel off Quiet Cove Rd - a few good spots to build on this side with little to no grading, depending on what you want to build! - Sylva

Well and well water holding tank on the property - Sylva

The curve towards the middle is the upper part of this "parcel" (splits per county, but same parcel number). That is where the camper would go previously, near sheds, power and water. Mins to the Hwy, Fire department and about 7-8 mins to the bottom from the top after the first or second time up! :) - Sylva

Bottom middle of the picture shows the property (*it's only 7-8 min drive to the park at the bottom, once you are familiar with it. Can purchase the ridgeline in other MLS #) - Sylva

Middle Bottom of the picture shows the property (*it's only 7-8 min drive to the park at the bottom, once you are familiar with it. Can purchase the ridgeline in other MLS #) Touches parts of Doves Road and Quiet Cove (*here Quiet Cove is shown above where it's at, that is Doves Road when in person) - Sylva

Mountains can be intimidating to build on, but with the right grader, the views are totally worth it! - Sylva

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$68,500

Sylva, NC 28779

Listed by Erika Bradley · Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles

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About this home

Discover a rare opportunity to own a private mountain retreat in the heart of Western North Carolina! Consisting of Lots 7, 11, 12, 14, and 15 within Arbor Ridge, this unique offering provides multiple possibilities for a future homesite, family compound, recreational getaway, or investment opportunity. Previously considered as part of a larger development concept, the property has been surveyed into individual lots and offers existing road access, privacy, and natural mountain beauty throughout. Seller states portions of the overall property include water infrastructure, including well and spring systems with recorded agreements on file. Enjoy the peace and quiet of mountain living while remaining conveniently located near Sylva, Cherokee, Harrah's Casino, dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to build now, hold for the future, or explore development potential, this property offers flexibility that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in the mountains. Purchase this section separately or inquire about acquiring additional adjoining lots. Bring your vision, bring your builder, and bring an offer on your next mountain investment or dream property. Appointment required.

Property details

MLS #: CAR4351544
Property type: Acreage
Subdivision: None
Status: Active
Days on market: 112
On market date: February 28, 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Fairview Elementary

6.22 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

5.99 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

5.38 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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EPA National Walkability Index

3.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

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Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sylva, from live MLS data.

On the market 112 days -- 157 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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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.