The Ultimate North Carolina Mountain Basecamp This 1969 aluminum-frame home features a 2020 metal roof, updated interior with hardwood floors and newer appliances, featuring a convenient main-floor master and large 2nd story loft. Includes a secondary cabin built in 2019. Utilities: Wired for a whole-house generator; great AC system with Oil furnace Parking: Ample parking space plus a large metal RV/carport with electric. Location: Prime access to downtown Sylva and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you are looking for a permanent residence or vacation rental, this property is ready for its next chapter. House plus loft and laundry room is about 1800 sqft
For sale
$389,000
1516 Kitchens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
2beds
1,315sqft
Residential
Built in 1969
0.85 Acres Lot
$367,100 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient main-floor masterAluminum-frame homeNewer appliancesAmple parking space
- 141 days |
- 423 |
- 22 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Huscroft,
Chosen Realty Of Nc
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26043200
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Central Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bonus Room, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Pine
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,315
- Total interior livable area: 1,315 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs
Details
- Parcel number: 7642390542
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Sylva
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,080
- Annual tax amount: $885
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,FHA
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$367,100
$349,000 - $385,000
$1,885/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $389,000-2.8%$296/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043200 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+142.4%$304/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043200 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2019 | Sold | $165,000+10.1%$125/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26011220 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2019 | Pending sale | $149,900$114/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Great Smokies #26011220 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $149,900$114/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Great Smokies #26011220 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Pending sale | $149,900$114/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Great Smokies #26011220 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $149,900+44.8%$114/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26011220 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2009 | Sold | $103,500$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $885 +4.3% | $245,080 +28.7% |
| 2024 | $848 | $190,380 |
| 2023 | $848 | $190,380 |
| 2022 | $848 +8.4% | $190,380 |
| 2021 | $782 +35.4% | $190,380 +46.5% |
| 2020 | $578 | $129,970 |
| 2019 | $578 | $129,970 |
| 2018 | $578 | $129,970 |
| 2017 | $578 +2.3% | $129,970 |
| 2015 | $565 +10.3% | $129,970 -15% |
| 2011 | $512 | $152,870 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28779
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scotts Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Sylva
- 28779
- 1516 Kitchens Branch Rd






