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  • Price cut: $34K (2/3)
    $895,000

    522 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

    2beds
    1,008sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2024
    1.67 Acres Lot
    $853,300 Zestimate®
    $888/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Cabin overlooking the riverFlat topographyRiver frontage propertyGenerous road frontageExpansive river frontage
    Dreaming of a mountain cabin on the water with plenty of room for a garden and room for a few rental units for extra money? Want convenience to shopping, restaurants, schools and paved road access? How about all of that and water, sewer, state maintained roads? This is your opportunity! Exceptional river frontage property offering in the mountains of western North Carolina! This level 1.67 acre parcel with a cabin overlooking the river features 400 feet of frontage on the beautiful Tuckaseegee River, popularly referred to as "The Tuck". Featured as a primary river for rainbow trout dry fly fishing, the Tuck is a year round outdoor recreation destination. Ideally positioned in Dillsboro area on North River Road (NCSR 1359) and just off US23/441, the primary north/south roading leading from Atlanta to Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Asheville area. Dillsboro is the intersection of 23/441 and US 74, the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway. The property's location combines easy accessibility with privacy in a scenic setting along the river but features water and sewer served by the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer with four (4) taps in place. The parcel's flat topography, expansive river frontage and generous road frontage creates a compelling canvas for a boutique lodge, riverfront nursery, curated short-term rental concept or private estate. The choices are unlimited. While the property adjoins both of the towns of Dillsboro and Sylva, there is no zoning, allowing a broad range of residential options and affordability with no municipal taxes! Present uses of the property include a park model rental which has produced a substantial income in a modified short term rental (3 months and longer). The owners have a two bedroom, two bath cabin overlooking the river and features a covered porch with hot tub overlooking the river. The river frontage area has been terraced down to the river and is included in the flood plain but the great majority of the property is high enough not to be in the food plain. Hurricane Helene's heavy rains brought the water level up and into the terraced areas but did not encroach onto the level parts of the parcel! Opportunies offering this combination of infrastructure, road and river frontage, location and flexibility along the Tuckaseegee River are rare and this presents both a lifestyle asset and a compelling long-term investment.
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    Listing Provided by:

    Keith Clark keithlclark@gmail.com,

    RE/MAX Executive

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4361306MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Ductless
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Hot Tub, Open Floorplan, Pantry
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Has basement: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,008
      • Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,008
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Parking Space(s), RV Access/Parking, Other - See Remarks
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Door Width 32 Inches or More
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Other
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Heated, Interior Hot Tub
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks, River Front
      • Body of water: Tuckasegee River
      Lot
      • Size: 1.67 Acres
      • Features: Cleared, Flood Fringe Area, Level, Wooded, Views
      Living quarters
      • Secondary features: Guest House,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters
      Details
      • Additional structures: Other
      • Parcel number: 7631444029
      • Zoning: none
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Fiber Cement
      • Foundation: Crawl Space
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2024

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: County Sewer
      • Water: County Water
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Street Lights, None
      • Subdivision: none
      Location
      • Region: Sylva
      • Elevation: 1500 Feet

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $888/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $584,805
      • Date on market: 3/27/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 29 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
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        Estimated market value

        $853,300

        $811,000 - $896,000

        $1,854/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        2/3/2026Price change$895,000-3.7%$888/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042961 Report a problem
        1/27/2026Price change$929,000-3.1%$922/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042961 Report a problem
        1/2/2026Listed for sale$959,000$951/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042961 Report a problem
        1/1/2026Listing removed$959,000$951/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450 Report a problem
        12/7/2025Price change$959,000-0.6%$951/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450 Report a problem
        12/2/2025Price change$965,000-2%$957/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450 Report a problem
        10/19/2025Listed for sale$985,000$977/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Tax history is unavailable.

        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $4,608/mo
        Principal & interest
        $4332
        Property taxes
        $276
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 28779

          Getting around

          14 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          7 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          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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