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    521 Duchess Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

    1beds
    420sqft
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    $3,170/mo
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    Modular
    Built in 2022
    4.77 Acres Lot
    $514,600 Zestimate®
    $1,309/sqft
    $15/mo HOA

    What's special

    Usable terrainLoft sleeping areaQuiet roadPartially paved drivewaySurrounding viewsBeautiful viewsMatching custom storage shed
    A property that offers what buyers search years to find: usable mountain land, privacy, views, and infrastructure already complete. Tucked at the end of a quiet road just minutes from U.S. Route 441, this remarkable 4.77-acre property unfolds into three large, flat, dividable mountain parcels — an uncommon find in Western North Carolina, especially with infrastructure already in place. Here, mornings begin with layered mountain light, evenings end under extraordinary star-filled skies, and every part of the land invites a different vision: a private retreat, a compound, additional homes, or an investment with rare built-in readiness. A thoughtfully designed tiny home anchors the property, featuring a first-floor office/flex space, loft sleeping area, and matching custom storage shed — all positioned to take in the surrounding views. Native oak, poplar, pine, azalea, rhododendron, and dogwood frame the property naturally, creating beauty in every season. What makes this property especially compelling is that so much of the groundwork is already complete: • Private well • Underground electric • Three installed septic systems • High-speed WIFI internet via Starlink • Partially paved driveway • Quick easy access off 441 Each parcel offers beautiful views and usable terrain — increasingly rare in mountain settings where steep land often limits possibilities. Private and peaceful, yet only minutes from the conveniences of town and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this is the kind of property buyers remember long after they leave. Some properties are simply land. This one invites a future.
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    Listed by:

    Andrea Ochoa 704-705-8008,

    Collective Realty LLC

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4376889MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Ductless, Electric
      Cooling
      • Ductless, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Other
      • Laundry: In Bathroom
      Features
      • Other - See Remarks
      • Basement: Other
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 420
      • Total interior livable area: 420 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 420
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 4.77 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 7620956781
      • Zoning: R-1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Modular
      Materials
      • Metal
      • Foundation: None
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2022

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Installed
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Wired Internet Available, Other - See Remarks

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Serenity Valley
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $175 annually
      • HOA name: Serenity Valley
      • HOA phone: 828-507-4516
      Location
      • Region: Sylva

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,309/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $270,362
      • Annual tax amount: $918
      • Date on market: 5/1/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 87 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved, Other

        Estimated market value

        $514,600

        $489,000 - $540,000

        $1,416/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/1/2026Listed for sale$549,900$1,309/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4376889 Report a problem
        2/7/2026Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/2/2025Listed for sale$549,900-13.5%$1,309/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/30/2025Listing removed$636,000$1,514/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26039527 Report a problem
        12/19/2024Listed for sale$636,000+648.2%$1,514/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4208326 Report a problem
        3/9/2022Sold$85,000-25.8%$202/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/1/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS Report a problem
        3/9/2021Price change$114,500-3.8%$273/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018102 Report a problem
        1/27/2021Price change$119,000-8.5%$283/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018102 Report a problem
        12/19/2020Listed for sale$130,000$310/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018102 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$918 +11.6%$270,362 +38.3%
        2024$823 $195,510
        2023$823 +90.7%$195,510 +72.1%
        2022$432 +5.6%$113,590
        2021$409 +22.9%$113,590 +29.7%
        2020$333 $87,580
        2019$333 $87,580
        2018$333 $87,580
        2017$333 +2.7%$87,580
        2015$324 -33.5%$87,580 -49.7%
        2011$487 $174,010
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