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$249,000

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Pat Sluder · Western Carolina Properties, Inc.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,465 sqft
Year built
1970

About this home

Investor opportunity in Sylva with built-in value and upside! Priced at $259,000, this 3BR/3BA home offers over 2,400 sq ft on 1+ acre with mountain views and includes a massive 30x45 Morton building in excellent condition featuring power and a full concrete floor as an asset with an estimated $60K–$80K replacement value alone. Ideal for contractors, investors, or buyers seeking a property with immediate utility and long-term potential. The home requires renovation and is being sold AS-IS, including known mold and deferred maintenance, and is best suited for cash or rehab financing. With strong ARV potential and a rare combination of square footage, land, and a high-quality outbuilding, this property presents a compelling value-add opportunity. Seller is motivated and seeking a quick close; all offers encouraged.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4352569
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
88
On market date
March 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
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
1.48 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
2.5 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
3 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).

57
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
80 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks1
Schools1
Transit stops3
Pharmacies2

Market position

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

On the market 88 days -- 181 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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$49,800 down
$199,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,292
Property tax (est.)$208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 29, 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.