171 Briarcliff Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
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171 Briarcliff Dr
Sylva, NC 28779

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,886 sqft (on 1.16 acres)

$546,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,988/mo*
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$546,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,988/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,886 sqft
(on 1.16 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Description

Great home in convenient neighborhood! This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has something for everyone in the family, great spaces for gatherings but allowing for privacy as well. Half circle drive gives easy access and parking for guests. Large kitchen and dining room combination includes new granite countertops and custom dining table, along with newer (1 year) dishwasher, refrigerator and stove. Deck off the kitchen makes a great place for grilling! Beautiful wood floors and fireplace (gas logs) compliment the high ceilings in the welcoming living room. Large primary suite with abundant closet space and ensuite with two additional bedrooms and bath upstairs. Office and gym space downstairs offers a quite retreat. High ceilings in the basement provide lots of storage as well as vehicle parking. Outdoors the above ground pool has been removed from the fenced in backyard, providing a great fire pit location with plenty of space for pets to play. Also includes Ring security system and surround sound in the basement. New roof in 2023! This one has it all!
171 Briarcliff Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,886 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $510,000 on Oct 17, 2024 (3% below the $525,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $546,600, with a rent estimate of $2,939/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$25/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 171 Briarcliff Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Recreation/Game Room,Interior Entry,Finished BathNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2886 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cell Service AvailableTelephone: Cell Service AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas LogHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Some Hardwoods, Ceramic Tile, Combination
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Some Hardwoods, Ceramic Tile, Combination
View
Has a ViewView: View-Winter
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Fenced YardVegetation: Partially Wooded
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Garage-Double in Basement,Paved Driveway
Frontage
Road Frontage: Property Owners' Assoc
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: ResidentialArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 7640723373

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $525,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: SylvaCommunity: Briarwood
School Information
Elementary School: FairviewHigh School: Smoky Mountain

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2886 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee: $300/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.16 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 26037676Living Area Range: 2801-3000Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttic: Access OnlyAttribution Contact: 8285864616
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Maureen Sutton
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Bought with: Melissa Rogers, Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS, MLS#26037676

Price History for 171 Briarcliff Dr

DatePriceEventSource
10/17/2024$510,000Sold
Carolina Smokies MLS #26037676
08/31/2024$525,000ContingentCarolina Smokies MLS #26037676
08/26/2024$525,000Listed For SaleCarolina Smokies MLS #26037676
06/17/2011$255,000Sold
Carolina Smokies MLS #25944417

Market trends in Sylva

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,712
Assessment$511,888
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 171 Briarcliff Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
74 Springbrook Ln, Sylva, NC
0.20
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$565,000
06/18/26
3
2.5
-
191 Rolling Green Dr, Sylva, NC
0.38
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$310,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,350
103 Grand Oaks Ln, Sylva, NC
0.49
Single-Family Home
$885,000
11/19/25
4
3.5
4,668
316 Paw Paw Cv, Sylva, NC
1.24
Single-Family Home
$583,000
10/27/25
3
2.5
2,453
362 Cowan Valley Ests, Sylva, NC
1.00
Single-Family Home
$353,500
10/27/25
2
3
2,326
94 Sunray Ln, Sylva, NC
1.10
Single-Family Home
$362,500
10/31/25
3
2
2,400
219 Camelot Crst, Sylva, NC
0.96
Single-Family Home
$320,000
11/25/25
3
2
2,248
179 Twin Oaks Est, Sylva, NC
1.33
Single-Family Home
$460,000
01/14/26
3
3
1,648
1389 Webster Rd, Sylva, NC
1.40
Single-Family Home
$486,500
10/06/25
3
2
1,589

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  • 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

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