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Sylva market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Sylva, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.

Median list price

$395,000

Median sale price (12mo)

$350,000

Avg. days on market

269 days

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Year over year

+10.5%

Currently for sale in Sylva

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$60,000

78 78 Lt 78 Pitch Pine Drive, Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva, 28779

N/A bd·N/A ba·N/A

90 days on market

Listed by Joune Clark, BHGRE Metro Brokers - Blairsville

Listed by Mark Bryant, NC Mountain Real Estate

Listed by Mark Bryant, NC Mountain Real Estate

Listed by Sean McLaughlin, BMP David Southworth Real Estate LLC

Listed by Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

New

$850,000

Sylva, 28779

4 bd·3.5 ba·2,991 sqft

1 day on market

Listed by Bobby Wood, Robert W Wood

Listed by Devin Moore, Innovation Properties LLC

Listed by Mark Brooks, Sundog Realty, Inc.

Listed by Candy Wood, Keller Williams Great Smokies

Listed by Jack Debnam, Western Carolina Properties, Inc.

Listed by Catherine Proben, Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

Listed by Patricia Stanberry, Apple Realty, LLC

Recently sold in Sylva

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

Sold 4 days ago

$424,900

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·2 ba·1,518 sqft

Sold 1 wk ago

$389,000

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·1 ba·934 sqft

Sold 1 wk ago

$2,450,000

Listed at $2,650,000

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,804 sqft

Sold 1 wk ago

$325,000

Listed at $340,000

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·1 ba·1,664 sqft

Sold 2 wk ago

$465,000

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,174 sqft

Sold 2 wk ago

$435,000

Listed at $445,000

Sylva, 28779

3 bd·2 ba·1,430 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in Sylva

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

none

53 active listings

$68,500 - $9,400,000

Balsam Mountain Preserve

19 active listings

$170,000 - $5,900,000

Mountain Forest Estates

Sylva Vista Development

Garnet Ridge Preserve

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).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

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

0.61 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

0.77 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

1.3 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

Commute

Real drive time from Sylva's center to Downtown Atlanta.

165 min

typical drive time

151.7 mi

distance

186 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Sylva, from Jackson County Airport.

54°F

Fog

Cities near Sylva

Waynesville · 15.3 mi Brevard · 28.7 mi Gatlinburg, Tennessee · 30.1 mi Arden · 36.1 mi Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · 36.4 mi Sevierville, Tennessee · 37.1 mi

Sylva real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Sylva right now?+

There are currently 177 active listings in Sylva, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Sylva?+

The median list price for active listings in Sylva is $395,000. Homes are spending an average of 269 days on market.

Is Sylva's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Sylva have risen 10.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Sylva?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Sylva are none, Balsam Mountain Preserve, Mountain Forest Estates.

What schools serve Sylva?+

The closest public schools to Sylva's center are Fairview Elementary, Catamount School, Jackson Co Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Sylva walkable?+

Sylva's center has a walkability score of 24 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Sylva?+

The typical drive from Sylva's center to Downtown Atlanta is about 165 minutes (151.7 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: August 19, 2026. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.