Serene rentals - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Airbnb & VRBO cabins, 2 of the 4 buildings on the property - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Natural level landscape - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage 40 X12 - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage Master bd deck - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Property line to middle of this bold creek - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Renter's outdoor space - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Firepit - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Creekside deck #1 - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Creekside deck #2 - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Little Black Bear Cabin - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Little Black Bear Cabin- custom interior - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Little Black Bear Cabin- custom interior - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Private shower house - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Shower house lined with aromatic eastern cedar - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage- covered portch 8 X 14 - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage- kitchen - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage- master bedroom - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage- master bedroom - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Cedar Cottage- accessible loft - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Native dogwood trees on the property for dappled sunlight - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
RV hookup - electric, water & sewer - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Lots of natural areas - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
shed, shower house, Cedar Cottage - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Storage shed 10 X 12 - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
1 car garage 8 x 20 - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
ample parking - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Private gravel driveway - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Fall color - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
Autumn at the cabins - 43 Wild Horse Road, Sylva
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$299,000

43 Wild Horse Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Judy Preiato · Jackson County Realty, Inc.
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
328 sqft
Year built
2020

About this home

Turn-Key Mountain Investment Opportunity off Buff Creek- Income producing business nestled in the mountains of WNC. Situated on ~ 1/3 acre of open, level land along Buff Creek (property line is the center of the creek). This unique property features 2 custom built tiny homes with a strong rental history and 2 additional buildings, plus a complete RV hookup with septic, water and electric. The property offers multiple opportunities for income generation, vacation rentals, long term rentals or personal use. The level acreage is a rare find in the mountains, while the creekside setting adds to the property's appeal. Whether you're looking for an established rental business, a mountain getaway, or an investment property with room to grow, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Property has been protected from potential flooding with large boulder berm on creekside. Owner financing available.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4419631
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
August 29, 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
0.96 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
4.22 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
4.79 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).

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 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 1 days -- 145 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
$1,951/mo
$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 August 30, 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.