Morning coffee to the sound of the river, adventure waiting just outside the door — this is the rhythm of life on the Tuckasegee.
This Webster home sits directly above the Tuckasegee, one of Western North Carolina's most storied waterways. The Tuck, as locals know it, flows through the heart of Jackson County, cold and clear, drawing fly fishermen, kayakers, and tubers from across the region. Native and stocked trout hold in its riffles year-round. Great blue herons work the shallows. In fall, the corridor of hardwoods along the banks turns the river into something almost unreasonable. You don't have to drive to any of it. It is literally outside your door.
An abundance of windows and a sweeping screened upper porch keep the river in view whether you're inside or out. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, an open split floor plan, and stainless appliances give the main level a clean, livable feel. A fully independent lower-level apartment with its own entrance and private porch handles guests, family, or income potential without anyone sacrificing privacy. Fruit trees, solar panel, and custom built-in closet shelving round out a property that's as intentional as the lifestyle it supports.
Webster sits in the quiet center of Jackson County, just minutes from the bookshops, breweries, and farmers market energy of downtown Sylva, and a short drive to Cullowhee and Western Carolina University. You're connected to everything that makes this corner of the mountains worth staying in, without being in the middle of it.
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$610,000
980 S River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
4beds
2,202sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
1 Acres Lot
$588,600 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cathedral ceilingsHardwood floorsFruit treesOpen split floor planAbundance of windowsSweeping screened upper porchStainless appliances
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Listed by:
Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke 919-622-4082,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4389652
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Total Primary Heated Living Area: 1513
- Basement: Apartment
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,513
- Total interior livable area: 2,202 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,513
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: 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 Acres
- Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 689 sqft
- Secondary features: Separate Entrance,Separate Living Quarters,Other - See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 7640352753
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Noahs Landing
Location
- Region: Sylva
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $560,961
- Annual tax amount: $1,879
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 352 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$588,600
$559,000 - $618,000
$2,831/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $610,000-4.6%$277/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4389652 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $639,500$290/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4256490 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $639,500-0.9%$290/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4256490 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $645,000-1.5%$293/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4256490 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $655,000-4.3%$297/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040918 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $684,500-1.5%$311/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040918 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+32.4%$316/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040918 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Sold | $525,000+5%$238/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030997 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2023 | Contingent | $499,900$227/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030997 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,900+132.5%$227/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030997 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2012 | Sold | $215,000$98/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #25946168 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,879 +72.5% | $560,961 +121% |
| 2024 | $1,089 | $253,810 |
| 2023 | $1,089 | $253,810 |
| 2022 | $1,089 +7.8% | $253,810 |
| 2021 | $1,011 -3.2% | $253,810 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $1,044 | $252,590 |
| 2019 | $1,044 | $252,590 |
| 2018 | $1,044 | $252,590 |
| 2017 | $1,044 +2.5% | $252,590 +22.8% |
| 2015 | $1,019 +32% | $205,700 +185.7% |
| 2011 | $772 | $72,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28779
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fairview ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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