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FOR SALE

1.67 ACRES

522 N River Rd
Sylva, NC 28779

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,008 sqft (on 1.67 acres)

$895,000

$929,000

Est. Mortgage $4,732/mo*

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$895,000

$929,000

Est. Mortgage $4,732/mo*

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2 Beds

2 Baths

1,008 sqft

(on 1.67 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Dreaming of a mountain cabin on the water with plenty of room for a garden and room for a few rental units for extra money? Want convenience to shopping, restaurants, schools and paved road access? How about all of that and water, sewer, state maintained roads? This is your opportunity!

Exceptional river frontage property offering in the mountains of western North Carolina! This level 1.67 acre parcel with a cabin overlooking the river features 400 feet of frontage on the beautiful Tuckaseegee River, popularly referred to as "The Tuck". Featured as a primary river for rainbow trout dry fly fishing, the Tuck is a year round outdoor recreation destination.

Ideally positioned in Dillsboro area on North River Road (NCSR 1359) and just off US23/441, the primary north/south roading leading from Atlanta to Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Asheville area. Dillsboro is the intersection of 23/441 and US 74, the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway. The property's location combines easy accessibility with privacy in a scenic setting along the river but features water and sewer served by the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer with four (4) taps in place.

The parcel's flat topography, expansive river frontage and generous road frontage creates a compelling canvas for a boutique lodge, riverfront nursery, curated short-term rental concept or private estate. The choices are unlimited. While the property adjoins both of the towns of Dillsboro and Sylva, there is no zoning, allowing a broad range of residential options and affordability with no municipal taxes!

Present uses of the property include a park model rental which has produced a substantial income in a modified short term rental (3 months and longer). The owners have a two bedroom, two bath cabin overlooking the river and features a covered porch with hot tub overlooking the river. The river frontage area has been terraced down to the river and is included in the flood plain but the great majority of the property is high enough not to be in the food plain. Hurricane Helene's heavy rains brought the water level up and into the terraced areas but did not encroach onto the level parts of the parcel!

Opportunies offering this combination of infrastructure, road and river frontage, location and flexibility along the Tuckaseegee River are rare and this presents both a lifestyle asset and a compelling long-term investment.

Home Highlights

Parking

Open Parking

Outdoor

Porch, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$888

Listed

43 days ago

Home Details for 522 N River Rd

Active Status
MLS Status: Active

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1008 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Utility Room,Main Level,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: DuctlessHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Ductless
Fireplace & Spa Spa: Heated, Interior Hot TubHas a Spa
Gas & Electric Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: Door Width 32 Inches or MoreFloors: Laminate
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Water, Year Round

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, OtherOther Structures: OtherExterior: Fire PitFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,Parking Space(s),RV Access/Parking,Other - See Remarks
Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: Other - See Remarks, River FrontResponsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel, PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: County SewerWater Body: Tuckasegee River
Surface & Elevation Elevation: 1500 FeetElevation: 1500Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1008 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 43

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2024
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cabin
Building Construction Materials: Fiber CementNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information Parcel Number: 7631444029

Price & Status
Price List Price: $895,000Price Per Sqft: $888

Location
Direction & Address City: SylvaCommunity: none
School Information Elementary School: FairviewJr High / Middle School: FairviewHigh School: Smoky Mountain

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: 4361306

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1008 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: Street Lights, NoneNot Senior Community

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.67 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 4361306Water ViewWater View: WaterAttribution Contact: keithlclark@gmail.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1008

Additional Information
Street LightsNone

Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago

Listing Provided by: Keith Clark

RE/MAX Executive

Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4361306

Also Listed on Carolina Smokies MLS, Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Price History for 522 N River Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/03/2026	$895,000	PriceChange	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042961
Price Change $34,000 (-4%)
01/27/2026	$929,000	PriceChange	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042961
Price Change $30,000 (-3%)
01/02/2026	$959,000	Listed For Sale	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042961

01/01/2026	$959,000	ListingRemoved	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450

12/07/2025	$959,000	PriceChange	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450
Price Change $6,000 (-1%)
12/02/2025	$965,000	PriceChange	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450
Price Change $20,000 (-2%)
10/19/2025	$985,000	Listed For Sale	Carolina Smokies MLS #26042450

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82 % Say parking is easy
81 % Say car is needed
76 % Say yards are well-kept
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65 % Say people would walk alone at night
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-05-08 10:28:28 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information

522 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 2024. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4361306.

522 N River Rd
Sylva, NC 28779

$895,000

$895,000

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