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$1,295,000

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Pat Sluder · Western Carolina Properties, Inc.
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About this home

Mountain Forest Estates – 69.93 Private Mountain Acres Discover a rare opportunity in Mountain Forest Estates—69.93 breathtaking acres behind a private gate, offering unmatched privacy and stunning natural beauty. The property begins at a scenic old corn and moonshiners’ farmstead, complete with a restored 1800s cabin nestled in the hollow-valley and climbs the mountainside to spectacular panoramic long-range views from the top. Four ready-to-build homesites are already in place, each with water and underground electric available. Well-maintained, properly drained gravel roads provide easy access throughout the property. The land features stocked fishponds, a natural spring, and flowing branches, creating a peaceful mountain setting rich with character and history. This unique tract can also be accessed from the top of Mountain Forest Estates, offering convenient entry points and added flexibility for future development of a private family retreat. If you're looking for privacy, mountain views, and a property ready to build your dream home—or multiple homes—this one is truly special.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4357390
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Mountain Forest Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
March 13, 2026
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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
4.03 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
3.82 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
3.29 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

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Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.3 / 20 -- Least walkable

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 268 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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$259,000 down
$1,036,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,719
Property tax (est.)$1,079
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated March 14, 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.