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$895,000
21 Days On Site

522 N River Road
Sylva, NC 28779

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,008
SqFt
$888
/SqFt
2024
Built
Subdivision:
none
County:
Jackson
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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.

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Price 
$895,000
Days On Site 
21 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,008 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.67 Acres
Year Built 
2024
MLS® Number 
4361306
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Green Energy Efficient 
Appliances
Levels 
One
Parking 
DrivewayRV Access/Parking
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Above 
1008
SqFt Total 
1008
Style 
Cabin
Utilities 
Cable AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity Connected
Zoning 
none
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherElectric OvenElectric RangeENERGY STAR Qualified RefrigeratorExhaust FanRefrigeratorTankless Water Heater
Basement 
Crawl Space
Cooling 
Ductless
Flooring 
Laminate
Heating 
Ductless
Interior 
Open FloorplanPantry
Laundry Features 
Electric Dryer HookupMain LevelWasher Hookup
Spa 
Yes
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Fiber Cement
Exterior 
Fire Pit
Lot Features 
ClearedLevelWoodedViews
Patio And Porch 
CoveredDeckFront Porch
Roof 
Shingle
Spa 
Yes
View 
Mountain(s)Water
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
River Front
Waterview 
Mountain(s)Water
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Accessible Doors
Community Features 
Street LightsNone
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
Roads 
GravelPaved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Fairview
Middle School
Fairview
High School
Smoky Mountain
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive keithlclark@gmail.com


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