166 Jay Bird Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
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FOR SALE
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2.82 ACRES

$599,000

Original price: $630,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,824 sqft (on 2.82 acres)

166 Jay Bird Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

Est. Mortgage $3,489/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2004
2.82 acre lot
$212/sqft
3 Car Garage
HOA $38/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
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About this House

DRASTIC REDUCTION! $70K below recent appraisal! This traditional home offers main-floor living with room to spread out, inside and out. The spacious primary suite features an en-suite bath with two walk-in showers and two walk-in closets. A large living room with a stone gas-log fireplace opens off the eat-in kitchen, alongside a study with pocket doors for privacy and a formal dining room. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms plus a large, flexible bonus room with a full bath — ideal as a playroom, gym, or office, and easily convertible to two rooms. Outdoors, an 1,100 sq ft Trex deck spacious enough to double as a dance floor anchors a private backyard with a firepit, gazebo, and plenty of room to garden. Additional features: low-maintenance Hardie siding, 3 car attached garage, new interior paint throughout, tankless water heater, intercom system, whole-house Generac generator, and a private 10 GPM well. All this accompanied by a private setting and just 10–15 minutes to Sylva and WCU.
Last check for updates: about 24 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Katherine Trousdale
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4289946
Also Listed on Carolina Smokies MLS, Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 166 Jay Bird Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: OtherNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bed Bonus, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Parlor
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2824 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: In Kitchen,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Electric,Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionOther Structures: GazeboFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Garage Shop,Garage on Main Level
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2824 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 274Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Hardboard SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 7539937444

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $599,000Price Per Sqft: $212

Location

Direction & Address
City: SylvaCommunity: Thorn Ridge
School Information
Elementary School: UnspecifiedJr High / Middle School: UnspecifiedHigh School: Unspecified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 4289946

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2824 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Name: Jim StongHOA Phone: 704-995-6786Has an HOAHOA Fee: $450/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.82 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 4289946Attribution Contact: ktrousdale@gmail.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2824

Around this home

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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Market trends in Sylva

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
142
3MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$586K
Since last month
Increased$19K (+3.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$50K (-7.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$326K (+125.2%)
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
September 2026$586K
August 2026$567K
July 2026$568K
June 2026$568K
May 2026$600K
March 2026$627K
February 2026$629K
January 2026$627K
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
905 Jay Bird Dr, Sylva, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$875,000
02/13/26
3
3
2,841
161 Panther Ridge Dr, Sylva, NC
0.43
Single-Family Home
$395,000
07/27/26
2
2
1,202
74 Panther Ridge Dr, Sylva, NC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$415,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,205
334 Roscoe Lewis Rd, Sylva, NC
0.46
Single-Family Home
$265,000
06/12/26
3
1
1,059
683 Wake Robin Dr, Cullowhee, NC
1.04
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/04/26
3
2
1,974
179 Twin Oaks Est, Sylva, NC
1.15
Single-Family Home
$460,000
01/14/26
3
3
1,648
252 Beechwood Dr, Sylva, NC
1.53
Single-Family Home
$280,000
10/17/25
3
2.5
2,003
500 Beechwood Dr, Sylva, NC
1.47
Single-Family Home
$550,000
11/14/25
3
3
2,640
562 Beechwood Dr, Sylva, NC
1.48
Single-Family Home
$399,999
07/10/26
3
3
1,899

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
254 Jay Bird Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.08
$839,500
3
3.5
2,730
Off Market
75 Mypie Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.06
$499,000
3
3.5
2,647
For Sale
Vl 54 Mountain Forest Estates Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Vl313 Mountain Forest Ests, Sylva, NC 28779
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Vl302 Mountain Forest Ests, Sylva, NC 28779
0.14
$22,500
-
-
-
For Sale
47 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC 28779
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Vl313 Mountain Forest Estates None #313, Sylva, NC 28779
0.18
-
-
-
-
Off Market
905 Jay Bird Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.24
$875,000
3
3
2,841
Recently Sold
Vl 54 Mountain Forest Ests, Sylva, NC 28779
0.22
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC 28779
0.22
$1,295,000
-
-
-
For Sale
Vl74 Mountain Forest Ests, Sylva, NC 28779
0.23
$21,500
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-
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 24, 2026
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042685
PriceChange
$599,000
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 28, 2026
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042685
PriceChange
$630,000
Price decreased by 3%
Mar 31, 2026
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042685
PriceChange
$650,000
Price decreased by 3%
Nov 17, 2025
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042685
Listed For Sale
$670,000
Nov 13, 2025
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041504
ListingRemoved
$670,000

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Frequently asked questions about 166 Jay Bird Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 166 Jay Bird Dr?
    Based on a $599,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 166 Jay Bird Dr in Sylva, NC is approximately $3,499 (about $3,239 principal & interest, $185 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • 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 homes for sale in Sylva, NC.
  • What are the closest schools to 166 Jay Bird Dr?
    The closest schools to 166 Jay Bird Dr in Sylva, NC are Fairview Elementary (Pre-K/Middle, rated 5/10), Jackson County Early College (High, rated 9/10), Smoky Mountain High (rated 6/10).
  • What is 166 Jay Bird Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 166 Jay Bird Dr in Sylva, NC is $585,500.
  • Does 166 Jay Bird Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 166 Jay Bird Dr in Sylva, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 166 Jay Bird Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 166 Jay Bird Dr in Sylva, NC has laundry facilities.
166 Jay Bird Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,824 sqft single-family home built in 2004. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Dec 31, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4289946.