Image your tiny cabin in the woods at this pre-developed lot with creek, gravel and septic permit in the popular Enchanted Forest Subdivision! This parcel is at 3,200' in the beautiful Smoky Mountains but only minutes to Sylva, Franklin and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. There's fishing to be had in the creeks along Pumpkintown Road with stocking occurring north of Chestnut Creek Road. The seller has spent an excess of $30,000 in improvements to this lot to date and the septic permit is still good to go. Electricity is already established and two gravel driveways have been installed with a nice spring running between them. A house site has been graded out. The minimum house size is only 750 sq. ft. making the perfect spot for your tiny get away!!
Escape to your own nature lover's paradise! This 3+ acre property features hundreds of feet of creek frontage & stunning mountain views. Plus a flat area for camping, storage or parking a camper. Enjoy camping now while exploring options for future getaways, & even ridge top building. An established address for mail & package delivery. No HOA. No deed restrictions. Endless possibilities Call me today for more info. Seller previously used for camping & storage. Property may viewed at your own risk. Property may be steep, slippery, wooded, have wildlife or debris. Brochure property lines, creek frontage & topography are approximate.
Welcome to the beautiful gated community of Garnett Ridge Preserve. The entrance alone looks like it is out of a story book with a cascading waterfall and then a clubhouse for you to enjoy! This lot is 2.32 acres and has a mountain view but will also have privacy for you to enjoy being surrounded by natures lushness of woods. This lot could take a home on a basement or a crawlspace. Come make this a place to escape that is near the Nantahala National Forest.
Discover 6.45± acres in the desirable Cane Creek Ridge community of Sylva, NC, perched at approximately 3,500 feet elevation with beautiful mountain views, peaceful wooded surroundings, and approximately 360 feet of road frontage on Hosta Drive. This buildable tract is well suited for a single-family mountain home, with a minimum home size of just 600 square feet — an affordable opportunity for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or long-term investment. Enjoy well-maintained HOA gravel roads, abundant privacy, and convenient access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala National Forest, Whitewater Falls, Soco Falls, Whiteside Mountain, and the Tuckasegee River. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, rafting, or simply relaxing in nature, this location puts endless recreation right at your doorstep. The seller is motivated and offering seller financing, with flexible terms and offers welcome. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare in the North Carolina mountains — bring your vision and make this private mountain property your own! Electricity is available nearby but is not currently connected to the property. This land does not have utility hook-ups currently. A private well and septic system will be required. Buyer will be responsible for a survey, due diligence on septic requirements, and future use. Equitable interest / assignment of contract. Seller does not hold title. Sale subject to underlying agreement. Buyer to perform due diligence. Contact listing agent for details.
Build the mountain retreat you've always envisioned on this beautiful 1.41-acre lot nestled in the heart of Sylva, North Carolina. Offering a peaceful setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Western North Carolina, this property provides the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Whether you're dreaming of a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this picturesque parcel offers endless possibilities.
Next to the last lot on Scarab Lane, quiet with views to the south and east. Heavily wooded, easy access. Nice buildable ridge at over 3200 feet in elevation
Discover the beauty and potential of this exceptional mountain property on Fisher Creek Road in Sylva. This unique tract offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and usability. A picturesque creek winds through the property, creating small waterfalls and cascades that can be enjoyed throughout the land. The lower portion of the property offers several gentler, more usable areas with easy walking terrain, while the upper elevations reward you with breathtaking long-range mountain views. As you climb higher, the landscape becomes steeper and more wooded, creating the perfect setting for a private mountain retreat, hiking trails, or a dream homesite with stunning vistas. Conveniently located near Fisher Creek and the outdoor recreation opportunities of the Sylva area, this property showcases the best of Western North Carolina mountain living. Address does not take you to the property. Travel US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy. Take Steeple Rd Exit. Drive .2 miles then Turn left onto Old 19-23/Skyland Drive then turn Right on Fisher Creek Road. Land will be on your Right in ~1.8 miles.
Private 1.25-Acre Unrestricted Lot – Ready for Your Vision! Looking for affordable land with privacy and convenience? This 1.25-acre unrestricted lot offers the perfect opportunity to build, place a manufactured home, tiny home, start a weekend retreat, or invest for the future. Previously graded for a house pad, Driveway already in place, includes a Conex storage trailer, Private setting with plenty of room to spread out, just a couple of miles from town for shopping, dining, and essentials, No HOA and no known restrictions. Whether you're ready to build now or want an affordable piece of land to hold for the future, this property provides a great head start with existing site work already completed. Affordable, private, and conveniently located—don't miss this opportunity! Contact today for more information or to schedule a showing.
Discover the kind of mountain acreage that rarely comes to market anymore — 3.85 acres offering privacy, wooded beauty, and the freedom to create whatever retreat, homestead, or getaway you’ve imagined. Tucked into a quiet, natural setting, this property blends mature forest, rugged terrain, and pockets of usable land into a landscape that feels both wild and welcoming. For buyers seeking a place where they can build on their own terms, live simply, or escape into nature, this parcel offers a rare opportunity. The land is primarily wooded, with tall trees creating a canopy that shifts beautifully with the seasons — lush and green in summer, golden in fall, and open enough in winter to reveal the contours of the mountains around you. The terrain includes classic Western North Carolina slope, giving the property a sense of elevation, privacy, and natural character. The steeper sections create a peaceful buffer from neighboring parcels and offer the potential for long-range views with selective clearing. For buyers who appreciate the drama and beauty of true mountain land, this property delivers the authentic landscape they’re looking for. Several roughed-in roads wind through portions of the acreage, providing a valuable head start for access and exploration. These paths make it easier to reach the interior of the property, identify potential build sites, or simply enjoy the land as it is. A few small clearings already exist — ideal for staging materials, a tiny home, or beginning the early phases of a future build. These open spots give you options without taking away the wooded privacy that makes the property feel so secluded. The only recorded restriction is that no single wide manufactured homes or travel trailers are allowed. There is no HOA, so the possibilities here are wide open. Bring your tiny home, double or triple-wide manufactured home, or off-grid cabin plans. Create a short-term rental retreat, a private weekend escape, or a full-time residence tucked into the trees. A cleared area roughly 100 feet by 65 feet is the perfect setting for your dream home, or cabin. Use the land for recreation, hunting, gardening, or simply as a peaceful place to unwind. Buyers who want flexibility — the freedom to shape their land without limitations — will immediately recognize the value of a property like this. This is the kind of property that invites imagination. Picture a cabin perched above the trees, a deck overlooking the forest, or a quiet spot tucked-away in the trees where you can listen to the wind move through the branches. Imagine waking up surrounded by nature, spending your days exploring your own land, and ending evenings under a sky full of stars. Whether you’re looking for a long-term investment, a future build site, or a private mountain escape, this 3.85-acre parcel offers a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy, and possibility. Lightly restricted land of this size and character is increasingly hard to find in Western North Carolina. If you’ve been searching for a place where you can build freely, live simply, or create a retreat that reflects your own vision, this wooded mountain acreage is ready to become whatever you imagine Additional home at 583 Dark Ridge Rd across the street (MLS #4394353) and adjoining 2.25 acre lot (MLS #4394697) are also available for sale. Amazing opportunity!
Did you ever say "I wish I had bought land here 25 years ago"? Well this is your chance! Absolutely amazing 2.25 acre parcel, NO RESTRICTIONS conveniently located just minutes away from all the conveniences of shopping and dining, yet all you will hear are the soothing magical sounds of sparkling water rushing over smooth stones and the songs of native birds. No damage from Helene. Over the years, the owners have manicured gently sloping paths that pause now and then at sunlit grassy clearings, some planted with fruit trees, and continue leading down until you reach the creek, which will take your breath away. With over 500 feet of creek frontage, you could wander in nature for hours. Up by the road is a level space perfect for a travel trailer or RV, and guests of the owners have stayed there frequently. Water and electricity are currently supplied to RV site by adjoining property at 583 Dark Ridge Rd, MLS #4394353. Steep slope assessment has been requested from the county and will be uploaded to documents when received. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to live by that babbling brook you have always dreamed about, have a huge garden, raise chickens, and truly live the mountain lifestyle we all came here for. House and additional 1.18 adjoining acres also for sale (MLS#4394353) Additional 3.85 acres across the street (MLS #4394738) also for sale. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Showing appointments are required for all three listings - please contact listing agent. No unsupervised showings.
This exceptional, contiguous 30-acre tract at Savannah Creek, Cole Farms represents a rare 3rd-generation legacy property deeply rooted in Sylva’s rich history. Offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and usability, the land features varied topography with sweeping long-range mountain views from the upper elevations and productive, usable grassland on the lower portions — ideal for farming, livestock, recreation, or future development. Nestled in a scenic Western North Carolina setting, this private and expansive parcel provides the perfect canvas for creating a family compound, gentleman's farm, or private estate while honoring its agricultural heritage. The mix of elevated vantage points with open, rolling fertile bottomland offers tremendous versatility and year-round appeal. Whether you’re seeking a legacy investment, a peaceful mountain retreat with room to roam, or a productive homestead, this rare 30+- acre opportunity combines historical significance, stunning natural features, and practical usability in one of the region’s most desirable locations. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Sylva’s heritage with modern potential.
Build your mountain getaway with a view on this ridge line lot at 2850 feet in elevation, perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Situated in a prime location, this community provides the ideal balance of secluded mountain living while remaining incredibly close to the charming towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Franklin, North Carolina. The property comes equipped with excellent infrastructure, featuring community water and underground power already available to protect your pristine vistas. This lot has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit and the groundwork previously laid offers a clear starting point for re-evaluation and development. Vacation rentals are allowed for a potential income producing property. Seller financing is available. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Western North Carolina's natural beauty with convenient access to local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Build your mountain getaway with a view on this ridge line lot at 2850 feet in elevation, perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Situated in a prime location, this community provides the ideal balance of secluded mountain living while remaining incredibly close to the charming towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Franklin, North Carolina. The property comes equipped with excellent infrastructure, featuring community water and underground power already available to protect your pristine vistas. This lot has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit and a driveway, the groundwork previously laid offers a clear starting point for re-evaluation and development. Vacation rentals are allowed for a potential income producing property. Seller financing is available. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Western North Carolina's natural beauty with convenient access to local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
31+ unrestricted acres! Three separate pins, three new surveys. Driveways and build pads in place on all lots. Serene, private and lush with native landscape. Year long mountain views to enjoy every season. Listen and observe wildlife roaming through the property and at night gaze at starlit skies. Walk the new meandering trail down to 500 feet of frontage on Blanton Branch. Bring your camper, tiny home, single/doublewide or build a mansion in the sky. This beautiful, peaceful and private oasis can be yours. Located between Sylva and Waynesville where there is a mecca of fun for all, shopping, dining, breweries, colleges, hiking, waterfalls, festivals, music, rafting, and more. This dream of a property is why people flock to the North Carolina Mountains.
Unrestricted acreage half a mile from four lane highway 23-74 between Sylva and Waynesville! HUGE, flat build area with a 180-degree long range mountain view. A fishing pond awaits along with a large garden spot. Underground electricity in place. Bring a camper, build a mansion, or do both on your private oasis!
This homestead offers beautiful panoramic views from the Northwest to the Northeast and is close in proximity to Dark Ridge Camp and a Class 'A' North Carolina trout stream. The topography would be perfect for a lower level walkout home and could also allow for a guest home. The property borders conservation easement on 2 sides to provide great privacy. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land and completed amenities featuring golf, equestrian, scenic trails, tennis and dining. The stunning new facilities at Doubletop Village, including the Summit House Restaurant and Mine Tavern, are now open to members and their guests.
This spectacular homesite has beautiful, layered mountain views facing both east and west. Imagine morning coffee with incredibly sunrises AND your favorite wine as you enjoy another epic sunset. With a flat driveway and gentle topography, it's the perfect canvas to design your dream generational home. Enjoying amazing privacy, this setting offers an inviting peaceful destination for enjoying family time, recreational activities, nature and hiking. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land and completed amenities featuring golf, equestrian, scenic trails, tennis and dining. The stunning new facilities at Doubletop Village, including the Summit House Restaurant and Mine Tavern, are now open to members and their guests.
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on this stunning ridge line lot at 2850 feet in elevation, perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Situated in a prime location, this community provides the ideal balance of secluded mountain living while remaining incredibly close to the charming towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Franklin, North Carolina. The property comes equipped with excellent infrastructure, featuring community water and underground power already available to protect your pristine vistas. This lot has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit and a driveway, the groundwork previously laid offers a clear starting point for re-evaluation and development. Vacation rentals are allowed for a potential income producing property. Seller financing is available. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Western North Carolina's natural beauty with convenient access to local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on this stunning ridge line lot at over 2700 feet in elevation, perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Situated in a prime location, this community provides the ideal balance of secluded mountain living while remaining incredibly close to the charming towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Franklin, North Carolina. The property comes equipped with excellent infrastructure, featuring community water and underground power already available to protect your pristine vistas. There is a driveway to a house pad also. This lot has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit, the groundwork previously laid offers a clear starting point for re-evaluation and development. Vacation rentals are allowed for a potential income producing property. Seller financing is available. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Western North Carolina's natural beauty with convenient access to local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on this stunning ridge line lot at almost 2800 feet in elevation, perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Situated in a prime location, this community provides the ideal balance of secluded mountain living while remaining incredibly close to the charming towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Franklin, North Carolina. The property comes equipped with excellent infrastructure, featuring community water and underground power already available to protect your pristine vistas. This lot has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit, the groundwork previously laid offers a clear starting point for re-evaluation and development. Vacation rentals are allowed for a potential income producing property. Seller financing is available. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Western North Carolina's natural beauty with convenient access to local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
This vacant lot offers an excellent opportunity to build your future home or make a smart investment. Situated in Hemlock Falls Subdivision, the property features 3 acres of rolling terrain. Well and septic are required. Enjoy a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major highways, providing easy access to city amenities. Whether you’re looking for a private retreat, a development opportunity, or a long-term investment, this lot provides the flexibility and location to suit your needs. Listing is for land only and comes As Is. Street addresses can be for listing purposes only and vacant land will receive a true street address once improved.
A truly spectacular parcel is now available in Hi-Mtn on top of Balsam. Situated conveniently between Waynesville and Sylva giving one the option of both towns for shopping, dining, recreation and healthcare. Imagine driving to your new home situated at 4590' elevation and literally looking down upon the Blue Ridge Parkway as you make that drive. The Mountains to Sea Trail runs adjacent to the Parkway in this section and affords you to walk out your door and access this trail for daily fitness hikes. Very gentle topography with an exceptionally easy building site. Literally adjacent to and overlooking the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. Recently expired 4 bedroom septic permit and expired well permit. Recorded survey in 2021. Minimum size home is 1250 sq ft and does come with an $800 per year HOA due in order to maintain the road system and gate. Do not miss out on this exceptional opportunity with this high elevation, west facing building lot overlooking the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Lot 19 is a .90 acre wooded parcel on a privately maintained grassy road adjoining Cabin Creek Rd. Perfect for privacy and situated between Lot 26 and Lot 11A.. Bordered by a stream.
Please note, the seller has lowered the price several times and is now firm at the listing price. Explore this 2-acre property located in the Maggie Valley area of Jackson County, North Carolina. Featuring sloped, wooded terrain, the land offers a scenic natural setting with plenty of character and privacy. Situated within an HOA community, the property benefits from maintained surroundings and neighborhood standards. A great opportunity to build in a peaceful mountain environment while enjoying the charm and beauty of the surrounding area. Listing is for land only and comes As Is.
Please note, the seller has lowered the price several times and is now firm at the listing price. This vacant lot offers an excellent opportunity to build your future home or make a smart investment. Situated in Sylva City, the property features 1 acre with wooded terrain. Public water is available, and septic is required. Enjoy a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major highways, providing easy access to city amenities. Whether you’re looking for a private retreat, a development opportunity, or a long-term investment, this lot provides the flexibility and location to suit your needs. Listing is for land only and comes As Is.
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Sylva is located in North Carolina. Sylva, North Carolina has a population of 2,611. Sylva is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.25% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.48%.
The median household income in Sylva, North Carolina is $38,881. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,989 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Sylva is 30.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.9 inches per year, with 7.9 inches of snow per year.