E Cope Creek Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
(on 16.50 acres)
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Description
16.5 acre tract available above East Cope Creek in Jackson County, NC, located just minutes from Sylva’s iconic downtown and Western Carolina University. The property features a freshly graded forest service road which navigates the entire property and leads to multiple build sites. The upper portion of the forest service road can be improved to reach more potential build sites or left as-is and utilized as a private trail system for hiking, biking and 4-wheeling!
Top half of property features direct views of downtown Sylva and long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. This tract is conveniently located: 5 minutes to downtown Sylva and Harris Regional Hospital, 10 minutes from recreational access to the Tuckasegee River and Sylva’s Greenway, 15 minutes from Western Carolina University, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the infamous Fisher Creek Trailhead and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 30 minutes from Cherokee’s amenities and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within one hour of bucket-list trails and peaks in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests!
Nestled in the East Cope Creek watershed, this property offers peace and quiet, spectacular sunsets and pastoral surroundings. Hardwood timber stockpiled from preliminary clearing can provide several seasons of firewood or potentially be milled for on-site lumber. The property is well-suited for building multiple homes for a family homestead or for developing cabins, campsites and/or treehouses for Airbnb, Hipcamp, or long-term rentals for students and professors at nearby Western Carolina University.
Listed at tax value, the property has already benefited from the current owner’s early development work. Take advantage of their efforts and begin your mountain living—or rental investment—sooner rather than later!
Top half of property features direct views of downtown Sylva and long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. This tract is conveniently located: 5 minutes to downtown Sylva and Harris Regional Hospital, 10 minutes from recreational access to the Tuckasegee River and Sylva’s Greenway, 15 minutes from Western Carolina University, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the infamous Fisher Creek Trailhead and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 30 minutes from Cherokee’s amenities and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within one hour of bucket-list trails and peaks in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests!
Nestled in the East Cope Creek watershed, this property offers peace and quiet, spectacular sunsets and pastoral surroundings. Hardwood timber stockpiled from preliminary clearing can provide several seasons of firewood or potentially be milled for on-site lumber. The property is well-suited for building multiple homes for a family homestead or for developing cabins, campsites and/or treehouses for Airbnb, Hipcamp, or long-term rentals for students and professors at nearby Western Carolina University.
Listed at tax value, the property has already benefited from the current owner’s early development work. Take advantage of their efforts and begin your mountain living—or rental investment—sooner rather than later!
Home Highlights
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for E Cope Creek Rd
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MLS Status: Active |
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View Has a ViewView: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round |
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Exterior Home Features Wooded Area Size: 16.5 |
Parking & Garage No Carport |
Frontage Road Frontage: County RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Dirt, Paved |
Water & Sewer Sewer: None |
Surface & Elevation Elevation: 2500 FeetElevation: 2500Elevation Units: Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 208Days on Market: 180+ |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Building No Additional ParcelsNot Habitable Residence |
Property Information Usage of Home: Commercial, Development, Multi-Family, Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Tree Farm/TimberParcel Number: 7651872390 |
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Price List Price: $251,300 |
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Direction & Address City: Sylva |
School Information Elementary School: UnspecifiedJr High / Middle School: UnspecifiedHigh School: Smoky Mountain |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 4307186 |
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Not Senior Community |
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Lot Area: 16.5 acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 4307186Attribution Contact: steven@goodhikerealty.com |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Steven Reinhold
Good Hike Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4307186
Also Listed on Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Price History for E Cope Creek Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/29/2025 | $251,300 | Listed For Sale | Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4307186 |
| 02/10/2012 | $9,500 | Sold | Carolina Smokies MLS #25945423 |
| 03/16/2009 | $30,000 | Sold | Carolina Smokies MLS #25938848 |
| 01/04/2007 | $68,000 | Sold | Carolina Smokies MLS #25933135 |
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Comparable Sales for E Cope Creek Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.53 | Lot/Land | $80,000 | 07/11/25 | - | - | ||
0.56 | Lot/Land | $80,000 | 07/11/25 | - | - | ||
1.27 | Lot/Land | $120,000 | 12/15/25 | - | - | ||
1.26 | Lot/Land | $122,500 | 04/24/26 | - | - | ||
1.59 | Lot/Land | $45,000 | 07/08/25 | - | - | ||
1.38 | Lot/Land | $65,000 | 05/27/25 | - | - | ||
1.83 | Lot/Land | $27,500 | 09/23/25 | - | - | ||
2.32 | Lot/Land | $97,500 | 09/29/25 | - | - | ||
2.07 | Lot/Land | $70,000 | 02/18/26 | - | - |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for E Cope Creek Rd.
- Scotts Creek Elementary
- PK-8
- Public
- 451 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageScott's Creek Elementary School is amazing. The teachers are educationally dedicated, on target with each student, highly involved on every level, concerned, caring and completely professional. We are very happy with the implementation of the academic program. Most importantly, my granddaughter feels safe at her school.Parent Review10y ago - Smoky Mountain High
- 9-12
- Public
- 899 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWouldn't have wanted to spend the last 4 years anywhere else. Smoky Mountain is a great school, filled with more school spirit than any school I have ever seen. We are well known for having the best basketball "student-section" in Western North Carolina, if not the whole state. Academically, I wouldn't say it is top-notch, but it is what you make it. If you work diligently and take initiative to make a way for yourself, you will be well prepared. But there is a lot of leeway to slack for those who don't choose to do so. My 1 complaint is that the guidance office is more or less useless in the college-prep department. I felt like I was all by myself throughout my process, swamped with applications and ill-informed about scholarship opportunities. But overall, I have had an amazing experience here at SMHS! The sense of community is impeccable and the environment is safe and welcoming. Great stepping stone!Student Review11y ago - Jackson Co Early College
- 9-12
- Public
- 101 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Sylva
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82 % Say parking is easy
81 % Say car is needed
76 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say it's dog friendly
65 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
49 % Say it's quiet
39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
36 % Say streets are well-lit
32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
32 % Say there are sidewalks
32 % Say there are community events
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E Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 29, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4307186.