PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Immaculately maintained and full of character, this private 6-acre retreat—offered for the first time on the market—is ideally located approximately 2 miles from WCU and just minutes to downtown Sylva and outdoor recreation. The property features a peaceful setting with mature landscaping, garden area, a small creek/stream, and an old logging road perfect for hiking. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a versatile loft, along with two covered porches for enjoying the natural surroundings. Interior highlights include a stone fireplace with new ventless insert (2026), luxury vinyl flooring (2026), and fresh interior and exterior paint (2026), creating a warm, move-in ready space. Recent updates include new mini-splits (2025), electrical breaker box (2025), resealed driveway (2025), and septic pumped and inspected (April 2026). Additional features include a 2-car carport and small storage shed—an exceptional opportunity for a well-maintained home with acreage in a highly convenient location.
For sale
Price cut: $31.9K (6/21)
$498,000
Cullowhee, NC 28723
3beds
1,974sqft
Residential
Built in 1974
6 Acres Lot
$498,800 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile loftGarden areaLuxury vinyl flooringSmall storage shed
- 68 days |
- 870 |
- 63 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Reisinger (MLS Only),
Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26046921
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Pantry
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Other-See Remarks
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,974
- Total interior livable area: 1,974 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Carport-Double Attached, Paved Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Private, Unrestricted, Other-See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 7548393597/7548397407
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Other-See Remarks
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cullowhee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,759
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Estimated market value
$498,800
$474,000 - $524,000
$2,050/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Price change | $498,000-6%$252/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046921 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,900$268/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046921 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,666 +19.5% | $497,249 +48.8% |
| 2024 | $1,395 | $334,170 |
| 2023 | $1,395 | $334,170 |
| 2022 | $1,395 +7.3% | $334,170 |
| 2021 | $1,300 +20.7% | $334,170 +27.9% |
| 2020 | $1,077 | $261,310 |
| 2019 | $1,077 | $261,310 |
| 2018 | $1,077 | $261,310 |
| 2017 | $1,077 +2.5% | $261,310 |
| 2015 | $1,051 +1.4% | $261,310 -23.2% |
| 2011 | $1,036 | $340,090 |
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28723
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Cullowhee Valley SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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