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$299,000

901 Rufus Robinson Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Patricia Stanberry · Apple Realty, LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
2,051 sqft
Year built
1964

About this home

Once a working farm, this unique property offers the perfect blend of country charm and everyday convenience. The property features a cozy 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with a Bonus Room, a huge barn with electric, chicken coop, large garden area, storage building, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. The 1.6 rolling acres are absolutely beautiful, complete with a small spring-fed stream that adds to the peaceful setting. Enjoy paved access all the way to the home, with both a covered carport and an additional detached carport for extra parking. Tucked away for privacy while still offering an excellent location, this property is just minutes from town with easy access to the bypass via a state-maintained road. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, gardening, or simply enjoying a quiet country lifestyle, this property is full of potential. Sold As Is.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4413347
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
43
On market date
August 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
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
Smokey Mountain Elementary
4.83 mi away · Grades -1-8
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
354
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools
Middle
Catamount School
3.97 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
3.88 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).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 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 43 days -- 103 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
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$59,800 down
$239,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,551
Property tax (est.)$249
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 24 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.