This beautifully crafted mountain home offers the ideal combination of comfort, natural beauty, and convenience, making it a perfect full-time residence, mountain retreat or investment rental. Designed with both functionality and charm in mind, the home features an inviting open-concept great room with warm wood flooring and an abundance of windows with eastern exposure to fill the space with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day. Just outside, a covered front porch provides a peaceful setting to relax with your coffee in the mornings and take in scenic views of the Tuckaseegee River flowing below the property.
Situated on a gently sloping, wooded lot, the property requires minimal maintenance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the surrounding mountain lifestyle. Add some natural plantings along the road for privacy and selectively trim or remove a few trees and create a rock patio with an outdoor kitchen and firepit from which you enjoy majestic views of the river and long range views of the mountains. The home is connected to Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer, offering reliable utilities as well as the flexibility to expand the residence if additional space is desired. With no HOA fees or restrictions and easy access via paved, state-maintained roads just 200 yards from US 23 & 441, the property combines privacy with convenience to the area's many outdoor recreation, dining and entertainment opportunities. It's all waiting for you in the Sylva/Dillsboro area and western North Carolina!
Inside, the main level features two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet and private bathroom, providing comfort and privacy for residents and guests alike. The upper level offers a versatile open loft space that can serve as an additional bedroom, office, or hobby area, along with a half-bath and access to heated and cooled attic-style storage. Recent updates include a new metal roof installed in 2022 and a new electric hot water heater installed this year, ensuring modern reliability.
The location offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation and local attractions. The nearby Tuckaseegee River is well known for its catch-and-release dry fly trout fishing from October through May, as well as opportunities for rafting, kayaking, and tubing during the warmer months. The charming town of Dillsboro is just minutes away, offering a variety of restaurants, breweries, and historic appeal, while Sylva is approximately one mile from the property. Additional nearby destinations include Western Carolina University (6 miles), Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (15 miles), and the Cashiers/Highlands area, all within a short drive.
For added peace of mind, the property is not located within a floodplain and was unaffected by recent storm events. The home also benefits from ample sunlight year-round, with minimal winter accumulation of snow and ice. Lovingly built and maintained by its original owners for over 30 years, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed mountain home in a highly desirable location.
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Price cut: $22.5K (5/7)
$475,000
315 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
3beds
1,750sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.78 Acres Lot
$455,200 Zestimate®
$271/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered front porchVersatile open loft spaceGently sloping wooded lotBright and welcoming atmosphereTwo generously sized bedroomsInviting open-concept great roomWarm wood flooring
- 38 days |
- 571 |
- 13 |
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Listing Provided by:
Keith Clark keithlclark@gmail.com,
RE/MAX Executive
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4365027
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Parquet
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,750
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,750
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Parking Space(s)
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Winter
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 7631455110
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Sylva
- Elevation: 1500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $271/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,479
- Annual tax amount: $1,839
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$455,200
$432,000 - $478,000
$2,377/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $475,000-4.5%$271/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $497,500+1890%$284/sqft |
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| 2/11/2025 | Sold | $25,000$14/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,839 +25.8% | $295,479 +43.7% |
| 2024 | $1,461 +2.9% | $205,570 |
| 2023 | $1,420 | $205,570 |
| 2022 | $1,420 +5.1% | $205,570 |
| 2021 | $1,351 +17.6% | $205,570 +21.6% |
| 2020 | $1,149 | $169,020 |
| 2019 | $1,149 | $169,020 |
| 2018 | $1,149 | $169,020 |
| 2017 | $1,149 +1.5% | $169,020 |
| 2015 | $1,132 -9.8% | $169,020 -24.9% |
| 2011 | $1,255 | $225,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28779
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fairview ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Jackson Co Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview
- Middle: Fairview
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Dillsboro
- 28779
- 315 N River Rd




