897 Oleander Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
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897 Oleander Ln
Sylva, NC 28779

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,380 sqft (on 4 acres)

$371,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,076/mo*
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$371,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,076/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,380 sqft
(on 4 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$372K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$13K (-3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$140K (+61%)
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 +99% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$370K
July 2026$374K
June 2026$372K
May 2026$372K
April 2026$375K
March 2026$371K
February 2026$364K
January 2026$361K
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
522 Sawmill Holw, Sylva, NC
0.35
Single-Family Home
$495,000
11/10/25
2
2
1,530
73 Hoot Owl Holw, Sylva, NC
1.12
Single-Family Home
$360,500
12/08/25
3
2.5
1,863
1693 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC
1.41
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,474
83 Stoneridge Est, Sylva, NC
0.79
Single-Family Home
$450,500
10/30/25
3
2.5
3,560
1226 Monteith Branch Rd, Sylva, NC
1.32
Single-Family Home
$615,000
07/08/26
2
2.5
1,515
28 Red Bridge Ln, Sylva, NC
0.73
Single-Family Home
$162,000
05/27/26
2
1
-
224 Elders Rd, Sylva, NC
0.96
Single-Family Home
$65,000
08/03/26
3
1
728
107 Mercy Rdg, Sylva, NC
1.72
Single-Family Home
$337,000
06/30/26
3
3
1,763
289 Fisher Creek Rd, Sylva, NC
1.35
Single-Family Home
$187,000
04/07/26
3
1
1,370
24 Deerfield Ln, Sylva, NC
1.73
Single-Family Home
$380,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,534

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
13 Oleander Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.10
$17,500
-
-
-
For Sale
12 Oleander Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.13
$29,000
-
-
-
For Sale
Oleander Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0.27
-
-
-
-
Off Market
522 Sawmill Holw, Sylva, NC 28779
0.35
$495,000
2
2
1,530
Recently Sold
99999 Fisher Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.37
-
-
-
-
Off Market
2 Fisher Creek Rd #3, Sylva, NC 28779
0.46
$40,000
-
-
-
For Sale
4 White Birch Dr #5, Sylva, NC 28779
0.48
$60,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1669 Fisher Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.50
$190,000
2
1
704
For Sale
Parris Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.54
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1 Lotus Dr #&-2, Sylva, NC 28779
0.51
$60,000
-
-
-
For Sale
301 Parris Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.53
$305,000
3
1
830
For Sale
1807 Fisher Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
0.54
$484,000
3
3
1,739
For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
4 acres
Living Area
1,380 sqft
Price/Sqft
$269
Parking
Garage

About this House

No Neighbors! 4 Acre Mountain Top Paradise.... Custom carpenters, lodge style home. Lots of attention to oak hardwood floors and wormy chestnut trim. Many custom artisan touches... Secluded, cozy atmosphere with year round long range views. Hot Tub with year round views too! Downstairs has a open floor plan Kitchen/Living/Dining, with a full bath and Bedroom. Warm up next to the fireplace on cold winter evenings. Take the custom log, spiral staircase Upstairs. There you will enter a spacious loft, with a private master suite with 3/4 Bath. The bed is surrounded by windows and views on 3 sides..... Open the windows and enjoy the clean and temperate mountain air..... Or sit in a rocking chair on the covered porch....
Outside there is a large shed, attached 2 car garage, and a greenhouse - this property has plenty of storage for collectors and big toys. The well, pumps the best tasting water you could imagine. The septic system is designed for a 3 bedroom, so an addition would be possible. The 2 car garage could easily be converted to another suite or bonus room. Spend time cultivating the garden and picking fruit from the orchard. Peach, Pear, Fiji Apple, and Sweet Crab Apple trees will provide you with yearly harvests. Wildflowers and blackberries are growing all over the mountain....
The house sits at 3000 ft above sea level. From the yard, you can climb the rhododendron covered, ridge line trail, up to Black Rock at 5860 ft. From there you can take a mile high hike to the Blue Ridge Parkway or Pinnacle Point.
Be King of the mountain from this end of the road location.

There are 2 adjacent parcels for sale as well... Buy all 3 and have 10 acres total!!!
2nd Parcel - 1.65 acres with cleared building site. 2 car garage with electric already in place. Year round long range views. $17k
3rd Parcel - 4 acres with a cleared building site. Top site in community, end of the road. Year round long range views. Electric already on property. $19k


Only a 10 minute drive to Town/Groceries/Walmart....

Driveway Disclaimer - Oleander Lane is the private road leading to and from the property. The house is 0.8 miles from Parris Branch Rd. It climbs almost 800 feet in elevation, has multiple switchbacks and is roughly paved. This road is maintained by the community. 4WD or AWD is advisable for any serious buyers....

Buyers agents gets 3.25% and takes care of closing paperwork.... Seller will pay legal closing costs...
NO LOW BALLS, NO OWNER FINANCING....
897 Oleander Ln, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,380 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $230,000 on Oct 17, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $371,900, with a rent estimate of $1,757/month.

Home Details for 897 Oleander Ln

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details
Additional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Recreation Room, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: OtherGardenLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4.00 acres

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
Rv Parking

Additional Information

Greenhouse

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Oct 17, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$230,000
Sep 4, 2019
Source: N/A
Pending
$222,500
Jul 17, 2019
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$222,500
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 11, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$227,500

Market trends in Sylva

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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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    "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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    "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 897 Oleander Ln

  • What is 897 Oleander Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 897 Oleander Ln in Sylva, NC is $371,900.
  • What is the price history for 897 Oleander Ln?
    897 Oleander Ln in Sylva, NC last sold for $230,000 in October 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.
  • Does 897 Oleander Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 897 Oleander Ln in Sylva, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 897 Oleander Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 897 Oleander Ln in Sylva, NC has in-unit laundry.