Welcome to Star Shadow! Tucked away in the heart of Sylva, NC, this beautifully crafted mountain cottage offers breathtaking views and peaceful garden pathways, all just minutes from the Nantahala River, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy whitewater rafting, hiking, and countless outdoor adventures nearby. Relax on your screened porch and listen to the soothing sounds of the creek or explore the lush, cottage-style gardens surrounding the home. Inside, you’ll find thoughtfully designed one-level living, featuring a spacious custom kitchen with a large pantry, an open-concept living and dining area filled with natural light, and a generous primary suite. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms—ideal for guests, a home office, or creative space. Storage is plentiful with a large 2-car garage and multiple closets. This is the first time this home has ever been on the market—a rare opportunity! Schedule your showing today before it’s gone!
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$360,500
73 Hoot Owl Holw, Sylva, NC 28779
3beds
1,863sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
2 Acres Lot
$366,500 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$2,513 Estimated rent
Home value
$366,500
Estimated sales range
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Stunning mountain viewsCottage-style gardensSerene soundsOne-level livingCustom kitchenSpacious pantryAbundant storage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Valliere 828-768-8361,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Bought with:
Amy Valliere
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4284664
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,863
- Total interior livable area: 1,863 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,863
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Waterfront features: Creek, Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 7653856049
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Subdivision: Sylva Vista Development
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,500 annually
Location
- Region: Sylva
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,962
- Annual tax amount: $1,340
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 80 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Direct TV Receivers
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $360,500-15.2%$194/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4284664 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$228/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041673 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$228/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4284664 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $450,000-5.3%$242/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4284664 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$255/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4284664 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,340 +23.2% | $391,962 +54.7% |
| 2024 | $1,088 | $253,380 |
| 2023 | $1,088 +0.6% | $253,380 +0.6% |
| 2022 | $1,082 +7.8% | $251,760 |
| 2021 | $1,003 +8.6% | $251,760 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $924 | $221,110 |
| 2019 | $924 | $221,110 |
| 2018 | $924 | $221,110 |
| 2017 | $924 +2.5% | $221,110 |
| 2015 | $902 +55% | $221,110 +24.3% |
| 2011 | $582 | $177,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28779
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scotts Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Scotts Creek
- Middle: Scotts Creek
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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