281 E Wabash Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
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281 E Wabash Dr
Sylva, NC 28779

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,804 sqft (on 7 acres)

$586,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,284/mo*
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$586,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,284/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,804 sqft
(on 7 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$587K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$21K (+3.7%)
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 +91% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$588K
July 2026$586K
June 2026$584K
May 2026$607K
April 2026$604K
March 2026$596K
February 2026$593K
January 2026$581K
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
2155 E Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$375,000
09/15/25
3
2
-
468 Hosta Dr, Sylva, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$229,000
04/27/26
2
1
684
471 Claude Cook Rd, Sylva, NC
0.88
Single-Family Home
$340,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,137
289 Utica Trl, Sylva, NC
1.21
Single-Family Home
$479,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,530
590 Claude Cook Rd, Sylva, NC
0.96
Single-Family Home
$355,000
10/27/25
3
1.5
1,504
1635 E Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$145,000
10/06/25
2
1
-
926 Fairview Rd, Sylva, NC
1.62
Single-Family Home
$386,000
01/08/26
4
2
-
1591 Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC
1.71
Single-Family Home
$392,000
09/25/25
3
3
1,989
24 Deerfield Ln, Sylva, NC
1.74
Single-Family Home
$380,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,534
107 Mercy Rdg, Sylva, NC
1.98
Single-Family Home
$337,000
06/30/26
3
3
1,763

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
E Wabash Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.16
$580,000
-
-
-
For Sale
2155 E Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.19
$383,700
3
2
-
Off Market
63 E Wabash Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.20
$335,700
3
2
1,667
Off Market
8 Wabash Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.28
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1312 Quest Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
0.29
$455,300
2
2.5
-
Off Market
235 Wabash Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.29
$357,400
2
2
1,272
Off Market
97 Hosta Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.37
$58,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1635 E Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.36
$148,100
2
1
-
Off Market
Tbd2 98 Hosta Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.38
$55,000
-
-
-
For Sale
468 Hosta Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
0.42
$229,000
2
1
684
Recently Sold
1635 Quest Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
0.45
$1,395,000
4
3.5
3,882
For Sale
2038 Blanton Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.51
$790,800
3
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2012
Lot Size
7 acres
Living Area
2,804 sqft
Price/Sqft
$209
Parking
Garage

About this House


281 E Wabash Dr, Sylva, on 7 acres

- Private drive in a quiet HOA neighborhood, neighbors only visible in the winter through the bare trees
- Super rare 1+ acre FLAT, grass back yard in the mountains with natural barriers, perfect for kids and pets to play
- Additional 6 acres with trees, wild berry bushes and retired logging trails for hiking/riding. Turkey and deer are frequent visitors.
- Railroad tie garden area gets a ton of sun for vegetables or flowers
- 20’x24’ Trex deck built in 2018, perfect for kids and enjoying the outdoors
- Newly stained front porch with views
- 10 minutes to grocery and Harris Regional Hospital, 20 minutes to Western Carolina University, 8 minutes to US Routes 23/74 for those who work outside of Sylva (Waynesville, Cherokee, Asheville)
- SkyFi wireless internet

1st floor:
- 9 foot ceilings and large windows throughout home allow for lots of natural light
- Open floor plan between kitchen and living room area
- Wood-burning fireplace in living room
- Half bath off living room
- Attractive kitchen
- Oversized master bedroom
- Mater bath has oversized tub, 2 walk in closets and double sinks
- Pantry/laundry/mud room between garage and kitchen
- 2 extra rooms were used for formal dining and office space, but could be used for toys, pool table, anything!

2nd floor:
- 3 bedrooms with walk-in closets. One bedroom is oversized
- Bonus living area
- Full bath with double sinks
- Crawl space for storage wired with lighting

Outside:
- 480 square foot two-car garage has built-in shelving and work space
- Additional LED wired but unfinished space under house has double doors to park your lawn equipment or outdoor toys and more built-in shelving and workspace
- Large parking area for 3+ cars and/or RV, super-easy turn around at the end of a long, private drive. RARE for WNC mountain homes.
- Stone fire pit
- The backyard would be great for a hot tub or even a pool.
- Stargazers delight: on a clear evening you can count all the stars in the sky

Call for a showing! We will work directly with a buyer or a buyer's agent. (304) 692-9339
281 E Wabash Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,804 sqft single-family home built in 2012. It last sold for $567,000 on May 7, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $586,500, with a rent estimate of $2,994/month.

Home Details for 281 E Wabash Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, WorkshopCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: OtherGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2012
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7.00 acres

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RV Parking
Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 7, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$567,000
Nov 15, 2024
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4157692
ListingRemoved
$579,990
Oct 21, 2024
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4157692
PriceChange
$579,990
Price decreased by 3%
Oct 4, 2024
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037204
PendingToActive
$599,000
Sep 26, 2024
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037204
Contingent
$599,000

Market trends in Sylva

Last updated July 2026
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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 281 E Wabash Dr

  • What is 281 E Wabash Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 E Wabash Dr in Sylva, NC is $586,500.
  • What is the price history for 281 E Wabash Dr?
    281 E Wabash Dr in Sylva, NC last sold for $567,000 in May 2025.
  • 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 281 E Wabash Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 E Wabash Dr in Sylva, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 281 E Wabash Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 E Wabash Dr in Sylva, NC has laundry facilities.