4900 Preserve Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
What's special
Enter into a home unlike any other in Western North Carolina, where reclaimed history and forward-thinking design come together on a private two-acre homestead at 4,320 feet. Wrapped on every side by conservation land, with western views that stretch toward the horizon and shift with the light all day long, this is a home that feels less built than discovered, as if from the mountain itself. At the heart of the home is its reclaimed sinker cypress, found throughout the structural timbers and beyond. Recovered from river bottoms by the legendary "swamp men," whose work has been featured on the History Channel, this cypress spent more than a century submerged in water before being rediscovered. That century underwater transformed the wood, giving it a density, color, durability and richness that simply cannot be replicated and a story that few homes can tell. Douglas fir, heart pine and cypress carry that craftsmanship to the siding, soffits, fascia, trim, doors, floors and porches, while reclaimed white oak cabinetry and high-end Marvin window sash frames continue it inside. Locally sourced mica, feldspar and quartz form the rock walls, sidewalks and exterior stone features that root the home firmly in its mountain setting. This is also one of the most thoughtfully engineered homes you will find anywhere in the region. LEED Gold Certified and Energy Star Qualified, it runs on a sophisticated geothermal and solar thermal system providing radiant floor heat and domestic hot water, supported by a south-facing solar PV and hot water collector grid with an inverter. An ERV fresh air system keeps indoor air exceptionally clean, rainwater harvesting sustains the landscaping and an EcoShake roof of recycled wood shake shingles reinforced with vinyl and cellulose fiber tops it all off. Should the grid ever go down, a whole-home Generac generator, bedroom LP heatilators, a floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace, a pellet stove and a manual wellhead pump ensure the home keeps running without interruption. Four ensuite bedrooms, a private office, an exercise room, a cedar sauna, a wine cellar, an elevator and a dog shower round out a layout built for comfort and everyday life, while thoughtful accessibility features, including an ingress and egress ramp, elevator access to all floors and a curbless shower, make this home as livable as it is beautiful. Upstairs, the guest suites open onto Juliet balconies, framing the views from the moment you wake. Go outside and the experience continues. A screened porch with a built-in grill, a screened deck, an outdoor shower, an outdoor fireplace and a stone and brick paver veranda overlook a rare flat, fenced backyard and a sprawling terrace level made for gathering. A fully functional professional greenhouse rounds out the grounds, ready for whatever you choose to grow. Above the garage, a newly renovated ensuite guest suite offers a private retreat for visitors, while the terrace level features a beautifully appointed second kitchen, newly completed by Clark and Leatherwood, opening the door to true multigenerational living. All of this sits within Balsam Mountain Preserve, one of Western North Carolina's most acclaimed mountain communities. Thousands of acres of protected forestland, miles of hiking trails, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, an equestrian center, a wellness center and a clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic views await just beyond your door, alongside a vibrant calendar of community life built around conservation and connection. This is a home that must be experienced in person to be fully understood and once you do, it is impossible to forget.
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Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke 919-622-4082,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Dining area
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Library
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Basement
Loft
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Active Solar, Central, Geothermal, Propane, Radiant Floor, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal, Humidity Control, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water
- Laundry: Mud Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 6206
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Pocket Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,977
- Total interior livable area: 6,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,977
- Finished area below ground: 2,229
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Keypad Entry, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: 2 car garage on main. 1 car garage with workspace in basement. large driveway
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Elevator, Outdoor Shower, Rainwater Catchment, Sauna, Other - See Remarks
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 2.04 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 419 sqft
- Secondary features: Guest House,Interior Connected,Separate Entrance,Upper Level Garage
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 7672912323
- Zoning: res
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: Arena, Barn, Boarding Facilities, Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Paddocks, Pasture, Riding Trail, Tack Room, Trailer Storage, Wash Rack
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Post and Beam
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal, Stone, Wood, Other
- Roof: Metal,Other - See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Details
- Builder name: Clark & Leatherwood
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Other - See Remarks
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Picnic Area, Pond, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
- Subdivision: Balsam Mountain Preserve
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,995 quarterly
- HOA name: Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association
Location
- Region: Sylva
- Elevation: 4000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $603/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,263,339
- Annual tax amount: $12,318
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved, Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $3,995,000-9.1%$603/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393548 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000+30.2%$663/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393548 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2021 | Sold | $3,375,000$509/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,318 | $3,928,352 +58.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $2,485,070 |
| 2023 | $9,583 | $2,485,070 |
| 2022 | $9,583 +16.6% | $2,485,070 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $8,216 +3% | $2,248,560 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $7,976 | $2,071,300 |
| 2019 | $7,976 | $2,071,300 |
| 2018 | $7,976 | $2,071,300 |
| 2017 | $7,976 +2.7% | $2,071,300 -10.8% |
| 2015 | $7,769 -4% | $2,321,300 -18.6% |
| 2011 | $8,094 | $2,853,220 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$3,766,700
$3.58M - $3.96M
Not available
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