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$44,900

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Rhett Wolfe · Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty
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About this home

Build your mountain getaway with a view on this ridge line lot at 2850 feet in elevation, perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Situated in a prime location, this community provides the ideal balance of secluded mountain living while remaining incredibly close to the charming towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Franklin, North Carolina. The property comes equipped with excellent infrastructure, featuring community water and underground power already available to protect your pristine vistas. This lot has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit and the groundwork previously laid offers a clear starting point for re-evaluation and development. Vacation rentals are allowed for a potential income producing property. Seller financing is available. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Western North Carolina's natural beauty with convenient access to local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4393643
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Beechwood
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
June 15, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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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
3.67 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
3.43 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
2.82 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).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 269 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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$8,980 down
$35,920 loan
Principal & interest$233
Property tax (est.)$37
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 15, 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.