Is parking easy in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's wildlife

Does Sylva, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Sylva, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Sylva, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is Sylva, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Sylva, NC have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Sylva, NC walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Sylva, NC?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for 524 N River Rd?

524 N River Rd in Sylva, NC last sold for $163,000 in April 2019.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 524 N River Rd?

The closest schools to 524 N River Rd 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).

OFF MARKET

524 N River Rd
Sylva, NC 28779

2 Beds
385 sqft (on 1.67 acres)

2 Beds

385 sqft

(on 1.67 acres)

Home Value

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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
375 Sunrise Park, Sylva, NC	1.87	Lot/Land	$220,000	10/31/25	2	-	512
205 Crawford Cove Rd, Sylva, NC	0.26	Lot/Land	$87,500	10/02/25		-	-
1391 Macktown Rd, Sylva, NC	0.37	Lot/Land	$59,800	08/29/25		-	-
Lot 2 Fullwood Ln, Dillsboro, NC	0.48	Lot/Land	$15,000	04/27/26		-	-
Jarrett Hills Rd, Sylva, NC	0.82	Lot/Land	$50,000	04/30/26		-	-
N River Rd, Sylva, NC	0.59	Lot/Land	$85,000	12/03/25		-	-
620 Cross Creek Cir, Sylva, NC	2.53	Lot/Land	$20,000	12/15/25	2	-	1,424
4 Ripple Run, Sylva, NC	0.72	Lot/Land	$17,000	12/19/25		-	-
Ridgeway St, Sylva, NC	1.26	Lot/Land	$35,500	03/25/26		-	-
Long Branch Rd, Sylva, NC	1.37	Lot/Land	$60,000	06/25/26		-	-

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
522 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779	0.01	$999,000	2	2	1,008	For Sale
315 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779	0.10	$448,500	3	2.5	1,437	For Sale
43 Marble Dr, Sylva, NC 28779	0.12	$262,700	2	1	-	Off Market
380 Mockingbird Ln, Sylva, NC 28779	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
28 Pigeon Ln, Sylva, NC 28779	0.14	$331,700	4	3	-	Off Market
15 Sky Ridge Ct, Sylva, NC 28779	0.17	$424,100	3	2.5	1,800	Off Market
77 Yorkshire Dr, Sylva, NC 28779	0.18	$465,900	3	3	2,208	Off Market
135 Monroe Buchanan Rd, Sylva, NC 28779	0.17	$397,800	3	2	2,601	Off Market
169 Monroe Buchanan Rd, Sylva, NC 28779	0.19	$162,000	2	1	-	Recently Sold
164 Pigeon Ln, Sylva, NC 28779	0.20	$310,000	2	1.5	1,120	Recently Sold
60 Sky Ridge Ct, Sylva, NC 28779	0.23	$399,200	3	3	2,230	Off Market
201 Wind Crest Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779	0.25	$415,000	3	3	-	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Year Built

2023

Lot Size

1.67 acres

Living Area

385 sqft

About this House

River view lot in Dillsboro. Close to town. TWSA water and sewer available. Some clearance will be required to view the river because entire lot is wooded.

524 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 2 bedroom, 385 sqft lot/land built in 2023. It last sold for $163,000 on Apr 18, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $921/month.

Home Details for 524 N River Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Softwood, Hardwood
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Wall

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2023
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.67 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 18, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$163,000
Oct 15, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$55,500
Sep 22, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,063	$584,805

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Market trends in Sylva

Last updated July 2026

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Fairview Elementary
PK-8
Public
785 Students
Jackson County School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
If i could give less then a star I would my child has been dropped off at wrong bus stops picked up by people not on the list but in car pickup when she takes the bus....missing for 3 hrs after a bomb threat had occurred and then told by the principle he had more pressing matters to attend to then my missing child.
Parent Review
8y ago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jason Daniel Clark
Resident
6mo ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"There are hardly any neighborhood events. We do have Fourth of July celebrations and one for Christmas."
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Ymojic82
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"Your neighborhood matters! Check your school district before relocating to Sylva. Small town living can be found here. "
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Sweets_925
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"Most yards are not fenced, but people are generally conscientious about keeping their dogs controlled and safe. "
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Lrwoods13
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"dog friendly, beautiful scenery. Friendly community. Home town feel. nestled in the beautiful smokey mountains. "
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Bethna M.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"beautiful views...beautiful small towns....several breweries....great restaurants....peaceful...small town living is great"
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Deatra C. S.
Resident
7y ago
"it is peaceful and great neighbors beautiful view well taking care of properties. quite place to live"
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Amanda Z.
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"Small college town within 45 minutes of Asheville. Safe! wonderful place. Developing area downtown is nice. "
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Sara B.
Resident
7y ago
"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. .
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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.
14y ago
"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.
14y ago
"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 524 N River Rd

What is the price history for 524 N River Rd?
524 N River Rd in Sylva, NC last sold for $163,000 in April 2019.
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.
What are the closest schools to 524 N River Rd?
The closest schools to 524 N River Rd 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).