157 1st Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
Living room to screened deck
Master bath
OFF MARKET

157 1st Ave
Sylva, NC 28779

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,418 sqft (on 0.69 acres)

$664,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,683/mo*
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$664,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,683/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,418 sqft
(on 0.69 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$664K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$284K (+75.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +65% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$660K
July 2026$664K
June 2026$662K
May 2026$654K
April 2026$655K
March 2026$645K
February 2026$637K
January 2026$634K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
495 Savannah Dr, Sylva, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$420,000
03/16/26
3
3
2,302
22 Crossing Ln, Sylva, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$465,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,355
41 Kings Creek Dr, Sylva, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$345,000
04/27/26
3
2.5
2,082
132 Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$451,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,765
64 Christopher Ln, Sylva, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$364,000
01/16/26
4
2
1,951
138 Elm St, Sylva, NC
0.27
Single-Family Home
$307,000
05/27/26
3
2
1,188
229 Yellow Bird Branch Rd, Sylva, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$324,500
01/14/26
2
1
1,660
189 Daffodil Ln, Whittier, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$155,000
07/07/26
2
1
648
116 Cowan St, Sylva, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
09/03/25
5
3.5
4,800
166 Amaroo Rdg #5-6, Sylva, NC
1.16
Single-Family Home
$550,000
04/08/26
3
2
2,179

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
74 Lloyd Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
0.06
$480,900
3
2
-
Off Market
77 Oakwood Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.09
$895,000
4
4
4,048
For Sale
Elm St #85, Sylva, NC 28779
0.13
$324,100
3
2.5
-
Off Market
Elm St, Sylva, NC 28779
0.14
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1st Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
0.12
-
-
-
-
Off Market
89 Meerkat Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.14
$454,600
3
3
1,980
Off Market
2nd Avenue 57 58 59 #55-56-60, Sylva, NC 28779
0.11
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3-1 Trails End Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
0.15
-
-
-
-
Off Market
22 Crossing Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.19
$465,000
3
2
1,355
Recently Sold
Cameo St, Dillsboro, NC 28725
0.20
-
-
-
-
Off Market
495 Savannah Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.18
$420,000
3
3
2,302
Recently Sold
16 Crossing Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.19
$376,700
3
2
1,834
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2008
Lot Size
0.69 acres
Living Area
2,418 sqft
Price/Sqft
$275

About this House

This beautiful Home is located in the Town of Sylva within walking distance to Downtown, Restaurants, shopping, Parks and the new Library. Here are some features of our Home; Exterior:
Metal roof, Hardi-plank siding and shakes, JELD-WEN upgraded windows, Tongue-and-groove front and rear decks and ceilings
Screened back deck, 400 s.f. hardscape patio with firepit, 150 s.f. Mini-Barn, Paved driveway, Large hot tub (needs minor repair),
Large-flat backyard; Interior: 9 ft. ceilings, 6 inch exterior walls, 20 inch deep floor trusses, 550 s.f. basement, Distressed hickory wood floors throughout, Tile bathrooms and laundry room, Custom built-in cabinets in living room and 1 bedroom, All large bedrooms, Shaker style interior doors, Solid surface counters in the kitchen and bathrooms, Stainless appliances, Custom kitchen cabinets, Custom trim work, Large walk-in shower in master bathroom with multiple shower heads/jets, Large closets throughout, Upgraded lighting fixtures throughout, Large wood burning fireplace (can convert to gas), Whole house wired for cable/satellite television, Several rooms hard wired for internet,
Pex plumbing pipe throughout, Kohler plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms, two 80 gallon water heaters, Upgraded Carrier heat pump system, Whole house air purifying unit (part of the HVAC system), Floor registers, Two heating/cooling zones for efficiently. We lost the original home on this site to a house fire in 2007. This is a new Home built in 2008. The sale price in 1997 does not take this fact into account.
157 1st Ave, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,418 sqft single-family home built in 2008. It last sold for $376,000 on Jun 12, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $664,000, with a rent estimate of $2,391/month.

Home Details for 157 1st Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Wood PelletAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Softwood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: OtherLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.69 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jun 12, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$376,000
Apr 9, 2015
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$385,000
Price decreased by 3%
Mar 30, 2015
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$395,000

Market trends in Sylva

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
139
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What Locals Say about Sylva

At least 68 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 81 % 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

  • 61 % 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

  • 37 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 32 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there are community events

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  • Jason Daniel Clark
    "Alot of Latinos here that have reportedly been following kids and moms around d in stores and parking lots"
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  • Bethna M.
    "there is a place where I live where people walk their dogs. there is also a dog park 10 minutes away. this town acomidates to dog owners ever well. I love loving here. I am trying to fond a forever home in this location. to be very very honest"
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  • Kayla C.
    "There are hardly any neighborhood events. We do have Fourth of July celebrations and one for Christmas."
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  • Ymojic82
    "Every Halloween have a lot activities for kids and adults, the Christmas parade is so beautiful, all the time have something to do in the town or areas adjacents. I love Sylva so peace and tranquility with amazing mountains."
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  • Sarah K.
    "The local businesses are friendly and have a lot to offer. The town is growing and expanding to make way for lots more. Friendly people and great energy "
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  • Sweets_925
    "There are a lot of hikes within an hour or so drive that you can bring your dog. You just have to worry about wild animals, even in your front yard."
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  • Audrey T.
    "Your neighborhood matters! Check your school district before relocating to Sylva. Small town living can be found here. "
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  • Sweets_925
    "I live near Main Street and it can be very hard to get out of my road bc there is so much traffic. Too many ppl (especially when WCU is in) drive on these tiny roads. Wrecks are common."
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  • Audrey T.
    "In town there are sidewalks that patrons can safely walk down with their pets. The dog park in Mark Watson park is very small. "
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  • Allison B.
    "Depending on where you live, it takes me 20 minutes to get to Main Street sylva. Public transportation via transit is an option for people in the community. "
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  • Kathryn M. R.
    "Most yards are not fenced, but people are generally conscientious about keeping their dogs controlled and safe. "
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  • Lrwoods13
    "There is only one small dog park for whole town. Lots of trails and hiking to take dogs on with a leash of course."
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  • Trulia User
    "dog friendly, beautiful scenery. Friendly community. Home town feel. nestled in the beautiful smokey mountains. "
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  • Bethna M.
    "it is becoming a college town. With the popularity of WCU this small town is growing fast while maintaining its hometown feel within its heart"
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  • Karenhassett65@gmail.com
    "beautiful views...beautiful small towns....several breweries....great restaurants....peaceful...small town living is great"
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  • Deatra C. S.
    "it is peaceful and great neighbors beautiful view well taking care of properties. quite place to live"
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  • Amanda Z.
    "Big college town but everyone is really nice. Traffic is kinda rough on the main streets but bearable. Lovely views and friendly town with a lot of festivals. "
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  • Deatra C. S.
    "i raised to boys here and i wouldn’t change it for anything great teachers and the community really supports the students"
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  • Bobbi S.
    "Small college town within 45 minutes of Asheville. Safe! wonderful place. Developing area downtown is nice. "
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  • Sara B.
    "Sylva is a small Beautiful quaint town. I moved here to raise my family. There doesn’t seem to be too much violent crime nor druggies here. I feel very safe here."
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  • Bennie M. .
    "I’ve lived here for a year and absolutely love this area! Friendly people everywhere you go, great local restaurants, and very family friendly!"
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  • Amanda Z.
    "It gets a little slammed in the mornings and early evenings. It’s a college town so it stays busy in town. "
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  • Krystal
    "We frequently have free live music events, street fairs on Main Street, a farmers market, and always a great small town vibe."
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  • Ashlee
    "We've lived here one year and now almost every family on the block, some of whom have become friends. It's safe for our toddler daughter and close to some of the best offerings in Sylva. We moved from Chicago, and while we miss our city, we'll absolutely be staying here as long as we can. "
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  • Malbee2317
    "I've lived here for 16 years, and it's a great place to live. Not only are the neighbors friendly, it's an ultimately safe place to raise a family."
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  • Jimmy V.
    "Beautiful house in a beautiful area. Just enough yard to keep you off the couch. Nice garden area. Low Mtc. house..Almost everything is new with recent renovation and addition. No restrictions. Horses.etc. O.K...Excellent, friendly neighbors. Convenient to Town, restaurants, medical facilities, entertainment and great Smoky mountain attractions. Only 20 min. from the Cherokee Casino."
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  • london m.
    "The area is absolutely extravigant with beautiful houses in the mountains without all the congestation of Wayensville and Asheville. With a beautiful scenery. Sylva still has a lot of its older buildings and a absolutely beautiful library !!!!"
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Frequently asked questions about 157 1st Ave

  • What is 157 1st Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 157 1st Ave in Sylva, NC is $664,000.
  • What is the price history for 157 1st Ave?
    157 1st Ave in Sylva, NC last sold for $376,000 in June 2015.
  • Is Sylva a buyer's or seller's market?
    Sylva is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Sylva?
    Residents describe Sylva, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sylva, NC.
  • Does 157 1st Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 157 1st Ave in Sylva, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 157 1st Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 157 1st Ave in Sylva, NC has laundry facilities.

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