981 Old Cullowhee Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
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OFF MARKET

981 Old Cullowhee Rd
Sylva, NC 28779

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,780 sqft (on 0.85 acres)

$277,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,550/mo*
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$277,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,550/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,780 sqft
(on 0.85 acres)

Local Information

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Description

CHARMING home near WCU and the Greenway is back on the market!!! Great for Student, faculty or an investment property. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home boasts an open floor plan kitchen, a large space that can be used as a Dining Room/Family Room combination. Good sized pantry off kitchen. Large Living Room and lots of closet space. Newer roof and recently landscaped walkway to firepit for those relaxing evenings outdoors. Easy access to the main road and close to shopping. Winter views with little effort to have year round views. House includes a large workshop with shelves and counters, also A/C with an attached shed. **Price Improvement** New work done.
981 Old Cullowhee Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,780 sqft single-family home built in 1995. It last sold for $270,000 on Mar 31, 2025 (3% below the $279,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $277,000, with a rent estimate of $2,329/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 981 Old Cullowhee Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1780 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cell Service AvailableTelephone: Cell Service AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: Doors-InsulatedFlooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Short Range View, View-Winter

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: None-Carport
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: No Agreement
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 7650111323

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $279,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Sylva

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1780 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.85 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Type: Double Wide

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26039297Living Area Range: 1601-1800Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttic: NoneAttribution Contact: 8284883000
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Melissa Wade
Smoky Mountain Realty
Bought with: Christy Mitchell, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices-Great Smokys
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS, MLS#26039297

Price History for 981 Old Cullowhee Rd

DatePriceEventSource
03/31/2025$270,000Sold
Carolina Smokies MLS #26039297
03/17/2025$279,000ContingentCarolina Smokies MLS #26039297
02/28/2025$279,000PendingToActiveCarolina Smokies MLS #26039297
01/19/2025$279,000ContingentCarolina Smokies MLS #26039297
12/19/2024$279,000PriceChange
Carolina Smokies MLS #26039297
11/15/2024$285,000Listed For SaleCarolina Smokies MLS #26039297
07/08/2022$207,500Sold
Carolina Smokies MLS #26025576
06/27/2022$207,500ContingentCarolina Smokies MLS #26025576
06/13/2022$207,500Listed For SaleCarolina Smokies MLS #26025576
09/29/2016$104,000Sold
Carolina Smokies MLS #26001847
08/19/2016$114,000PendingAgent Provided
07/28/2016$114,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
06/23/2016$114,000PendingAgent Provided
05/07/2016$114,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Sylva

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$854
Assessment$235,207
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 981 Old Cullowhee Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
219 Camelot Crst, Sylva, NC
0.29
Single-Family Home
$320,000
11/25/25
3
2
2,248
191 Rolling Green Dr, Sylva, NC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,350
156 Landeau Cir, Sylva, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$335,000
08/27/25
3
2
-
16 Arkansas Trl, Cullowhee, NC
0.65
Single-Family Home
$345,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,517
94 Sunray Ln, Sylva, NC
0.99
Single-Family Home
$362,500
10/31/25
3
2
2,400
285 S Painter Rd, Cullowhee, NC
0.87
Single-Family Home
$307,531
07/22/25
3
1.5
1,100
275 Chickamauga Cir, Sylva, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$120,000
10/06/25
3
2
-
324 Buzzards Roost Rd, Cullowhee, NC
1.21
Single-Family Home
$125,000
04/14/26
3
2
2,164
103 Grand Oaks Ln, Sylva, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$885,000
11/19/25
4
3.5
4,668
197 Briar Patch Rd, Cullowhee, NC
1.40
Single-Family Home
$525,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,428

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What Locals Say about Sylva

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  • 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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