This mid-century home is ideally situated within the Sylva city limits and located on 1.8 acres zoned High Density Residential, offering exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, or future development. Comprised of four separate lots, this property presents a rare opportunity for potential expansion, additional homesites, or other residential development possibilities. The existing home offers comfortable one-level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a basement, making it ideal for those who need space or work from home. The property combines the feel of privacy and room to spread out with the convenience of in town living close to shopping, schools, and restaurants. A detached carport and workshop add functionality for hobbies, storage, or projects. Whether you’re looking for a home with character, an income opportunity, or a property with valuable high density zoning and room to grow, this is a unique find within the Sylva city limits.
Under contract-show
$385,000
144 Cherry St, Sylva, NC 28779
3beds
1,879sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable one-level livingDetached carportDedicated office
- 28 days
- 1,268
- 83
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Rogers melissa@conleyrogerswnc.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4421038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other - See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood, Other
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Den, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,879
- Total interior livable area: 1,879 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,879
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.8 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot, Sloped, Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
- Additional parcels included: 7641-46-6551, 7641-46-6566, 7641-46-7788
- Parcel number: 7641467676
- Zoning: HDR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum, Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Sylva
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $329,077
- Annual tax amount: $1,011
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 376 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Contingent | $385,000$205/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26048477 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000$205/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26048477 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Listing removed | $385,000$205/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4355925 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $385,000-14.4%$205/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4355925 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000-9.8%$239/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045494 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2026 | Listing removed | $499,000$266/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4300319 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $499,000-5%$266/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042089 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$279/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042089 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,011 +7.3% | $285,777 +32.9% |
| 2024 | $942 | $215,040 |
| 2023 | $942 | $215,040 |
| 2022 | $942 +8.2% | $215,040 |
| 2021 | $871 +35.8% | $215,040 +46.6% |
| 2020 | $642 | $146,730 |
| 2019 | $642 | $146,730 |
| 2018 | $642 | $146,730 |
| 2017 | $642 +2.3% | $146,730 |
| 2015 | $627 -3.8% | $146,730 -27.6% |
| 2011 | $651 | $202,630 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28779
Similar homes
- $375,0003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft223 Cherry St, Sylva, NC 28779For Sale
MLS ID #4422833, Cassidy Lance, Keller Williams Great Smokies. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $325,0003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft318 Sunrise Park, Sylva, NC 28779For Sale
MLS ID #4356234, Melissa Rogers, Keller Williams Great Smokies. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $385,0003 bd2 ba1.2k sqft110 Wyoming Dr, Sylva, NC 28779For Sale
MLS ID #4378361, Courtney Clark, Keller Williams Great Smokies. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $350,0003 bd2 ba1.3k sqft54 Twilight Ln, Sylva, NC 28779For Sale
MLS ID #4430916, Karen Hollingsed, Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $395,0003 bd3 ba2k sqft81 Bullfrog Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4363486, David Pinkerton, Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group LLC. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $435,0003 bd2 ba1.9k sqft241 Crocus Ln, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4367847, Patricia Stanberry, Apple Realty, LLC. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $471,0003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft605 Toy Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4374061, Judy Shuler, Keller Williams Great Smokies. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $364,9003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft298 Timbuktu Rd, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4374414, Shelly White, Sundog Realty, Inc.. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $299,0002 bd2 ba2k sqft901 Rufus Robinson Rd, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4413347, Patricia Stanberry, Apple Realty, LLC. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $314,9003 bd2 ba1.8k sqft204 Grove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4431015, Patricia Stanberry, Apple Realty, LLC. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $499,0003 bd4 ba2.5k sqft499 Match Point, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4417210, Misty Brown, Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $485,0002 bd2 ba1.4k sqft103 Riverwood Dr, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4420195, Cynthia Frazier, Asheville Realty & Associates. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $475,0002 bd3 ba1.9k sqft12 Chigger Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4357385, Pat Sluder, Western Carolina Properties, Inc.. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $399,9002 bd2 ba1.4k sqft250 Camp Creek Rd, Whittier, NC 28789For SaleMLS ID #4428607, April Monday, NC Mountain Real Estate. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $499,0003 bd4 ba2.6k sqft75 Mypie Dr, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4364541, Janette Vidal, Keller Williams Professionals. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $524,9004 bd3 ba2.2k sqft275 Knob Hill Estates Rd, Sylva, NC 28779For SaleMLS ID #4406505, Savannah Pope, Coldwell Banker Advantage. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $385,0002 bd3 ba2.1k sqft21 Wild Bird Ln, Maggie Valley, NC 28751For SaleMLS ID #4419423, Craig Messer, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $399,0003 bd3 ba1.9k sqft650 Creekside Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751For SaleMLS ID #4423775, Naomi Brown-Rasmussen, Housewell.Com Realty of North Carolina LLC. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $380,0002 bd3 ba2k sqft169 Highview Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751For SaleMLS ID #4411083, Will Moody, Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $385,0003 bd1 ba1.4k sqft831 Qualla Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785For SaleMLS ID #4419397, Ty Boyd, Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
