Single Family Residence at 1158 Dark Ridge Road, Sylva
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$335,000

1158 Dark Ridge Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by PJ Kennedy · Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
768 sqft
Year built
1920

About this home

Discover the potential of this expansive 44.3-acre wooded tract in the heart of Western North Carolina. Whether you are looking for a private mountain getaway, a renovation project, or a blank canvas for your dream estate, this property offers unmatched privacy and natural beauty. With over 44 acres of lush, wooded terrain, perfect for those seeking seclusion and a connection with nature. A beautiful, active natural spring runs through the property, adding to the serene mountain atmosphere. The property currently features an existing home that presents a substantial opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate, restore, or clear the site for a new custom build. The property does already include driveway infrastructure. This property is a rare find for those who value privacy, land, and the potential to create something truly special in the beautiful Sylva area. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities of this incredible mountain property. **Up to** $3500 Lender Credit when closing with New American Funding Loan Officer, Kendra Lamanna. Buyer must be prequalified with New American Funding Loan Officer, Kendra Lamanna, and loan to meet all lending guidelines by December 31st, 2026.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4407503
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
71
On market date
July 28, 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.

Elementary
Scotts Creek Elementary
3.7 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
5.8 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
6.42 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).

9
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.0 / 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 71 days -- 75 fewer days than Sylva's current average of 146 days.
For reference, the median list price across 164 active listings in Sylva right now is $380,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,167/mo
$67,000 down
$268,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,738
Property tax (est.)$279
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 10 days ago.

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.