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$249,900

1955 Mockingbird Ln, Sylva, NC 28779

2beds

1,317sqft

$1,550/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1921

0.89 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$190/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Vintage charmRiver viewNatural lightLovely covered porchOriginal characterTransom windowsNew flooring upstairs

Charming historic cottage built in 1921 with Tuckasegee River views! This 2 bed/2 bath home pairs original character with thoughtful updates. Transom windows and stained glass fill the home with natural light and vintage charm. Set in a private location approximately 10 minutes from Sylva, Dillsboro, and Western Carolina University. Relax on the lovely, covered porch and take in the river view, with the Tuck’s popular delayed harvest trout fishing sections nearby. Recent improvements include mini-split units’ downstairs (2022), new drywall in the downstairs bedroom (2021), wainscoting in the living room (2021), new flooring upstairs (2023), a new well head (2024), and fresh paint in the living room and kitchen/dining area (2026). Priced and ready to sell, schedule your showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bathroom full

Level: Main

Bathroom full

Level: Upper

Laundry

Level: Basement

Heating

Baseboard, Ductless

Cooling

Ductless, Other

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,317
Total interior livable area: 1,317 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,317
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has carport: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront features: Creek/Stream

Lot

Size: 0.89 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 7630685028
Zoning: none
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1921

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Sylva

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $190/sqft
Tax assessed value: $257,336
Annual tax amount: $923
Date on market: 10/27/2026
Cumulative days on market: 8 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Gravel, Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/27/2026	Listed for sale	$249,900+42.8%$190/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26048891 Report a problem
7/30/2021	Sold	$175,000$133/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26019916 Report a problem
6/11/2021	Contingent	$175,000$133/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26019916 Report a problem
6/9/2021	Listed for sale	$175,000$133/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26019916 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$923 +22%	$257,336 +54.9%
2024	$756	$166,090
2023	$756 +1.4%	$166,090 +1.7%
2022	$745 +80.7%	$163,280 +86.4%
2021	$412 +0.1%	$87,620 +1.6%
2020	$412	$86,280
2019	$412	$86,280
2018	$412	$86,280
2017	$412 +2.1%	$86,280
2015	$403 +8.1%	$86,280 -16.4%
2011	$373	$103,220