157 1st Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
OFF MARKET

157 1st Ave
Sylva, NC 28779

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

$650,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,555/mo*
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$650,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,555/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,418 sqft
(on 0.69 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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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 History for 157 1st Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
06/12/2015$376,000Sold
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04/09/2015$385,000PriceChange
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03/30/2015$395,000Listed For SaleN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,143
Assessment$646,272
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 157 1st Ave

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
64 Christopher Ln, Sylva, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$364,000
01/16/26
4
2
1,951
229 Yellow Bird Branch Rd, Sylva, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$324,500
01/14/26
2
1
1,660
60 Sky Ridge Ct, Sylva, NC
0.81
Single-Family Home
$387,000
07/10/25
3
3
2,230
590 Dillsboro Rd, Sylva, NC
0.35
Single-Family Home
$310,500
05/30/25
3
2
-
116 Cowan St, Sylva, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
09/03/25
5
3.5
4,800
143 Sylvan Hts, Sylva, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$282,295
06/04/25
2
1
1,020
144 Wishing Stone, Sylva, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$340,000
07/30/25
4
3
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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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  • 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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157 1st Ave, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,418 sqft single-family home built in 2008. This property is not currently available for sale. 157 1st Ave was last sold on Jun 12, 2015 for $376,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 157 1st Ave is $650,100.