Great things come in small packages and it just got even better! Price improvement and Seller is offering $2,500 in buyer concessions with an acceptable offer. Escape to your own mountain retreat with this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin nestled on just under an unrestricted acre in Sylva. Perfect as a full-time home, weekend getaway, or vacation rental, this property offers privacy without being really far outside of town. Inside, the open floor plan features fresh interior paint, a cozy wood stove, and a warm, inviting atmosphere ideal for mountain living.
Recent improvements include a brand-new septic system, providing peace of mind for years to come. The bathroom has a new shower insert that makes the room sparkle. Outside, you'll find established garden spaces, a welcoming fire pit for evenings under the stars, a large storage shed, and a separate woodshed to keep firewood dry and ready for winter. The classic rocking chair front porch is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings.
With no restrictions, plenty of usable outdoor space this property offers endless possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts, homesteaders, or anyone looking to enjoy the best of Western North Carolina. COme see this Gem today, before its gone.
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Price cut: $5.5K (7/31)
$239,500
6115 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
2beds
815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.95 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh interior paintOpen floor planEstablished garden spacesLarge storage shedCozy wood stove
- 38 days |
- 1,582 |
- 134 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison MacDowell mountainhomesteam@kw.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4401474
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), None
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), None
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Utility Room, Main Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 815
- Total interior livable area: 815 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 815
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Winter
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.95 Acres
- Features: Orchard(s), Hilly, Steep Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Other
- Parcel number: 7662760598
- Zoning: r
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Spring, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Scotts Creek
Location
- Region: Sylva
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,943
- Annual tax amount: $717
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Concrete, Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $239,500-2.2%$294/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047864 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+36.1%$301/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4401474 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Sold | $180,000-9.5%$221/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4008898 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Pending sale | $199,000$244/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4008898 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2023 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$244/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4008898 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $205,000+298.1%$252/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4008898 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2015 | Sold | $51,500-3.7%$63/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #25950629 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2015 | Price change | $53,500-21.3%$66/sqft |
Source: APPLE REALTY #25950629 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $68,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $717 +66.9% | $190,943 +138.3% |
| 2024 | $430 | $80,140 |
| 2023 | $430 | $80,140 |
| 2022 | $430 +11.4% | $80,140 |
| 2021 | $386 +10.1% | $80,140 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $350 | $70,000 |
| 2019 | $350 | $70,000 |
| 2018 | $350 | $70,000 |
| 2017 | $350 +2% | $70,000 |
| 2015 | $343 -12.4% | $70,000 -36.3% |
| 2011 | $391 | $109,810 |
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Neighborhood: 28779
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scotts Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
- $197,5002 bd1 ba-- sqft6175 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779Sold
- $57,380-- bd-- ba-- sqft65 Heirloom Dr, Sylva, NC 28779Off Market
- $24,470-- bd-- ba-- sqft65 Heirloom Dr, Sylva, NC 28779Off Market
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- $492,9002 bd3 ba1.2k sqft191 Heirloom Dr, Sylva, NC 28779Off Market
- $185,9003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft5731 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779Off Market
- $50,4203 bd1 ba-- sqft157 Heirloom Dr, Sylva, NC 28779Off Market
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