538 E Fork Road
Sylva, NC 28779
2
Bed
3
Bath
1,932Sqft
0.85Acre(Lot)
This charming creekfront log cabin retreat is the quintessential mountain home you've been dreaming of, offering a seamless blend of authentic chink log construction and comfortably appointed living, all situated on a beautiful, easily accessible, level lot. The property's exterior invites immediate relaxation, featuring a rocking chair front porch perfectly positioned for soaking in breathtaking pastoral and rolling hill views while enjoying your morning coffee. The entire rear border of the lot is defined by a picturesque creek, lending a soothing natural soundscape to the property, which can be fully enjoyed from the back deck located within the fenced backyard, an ideal and safe space for pets. Adding to the property's utility is a detached two-car garage with an accompanying single ca
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Architectural Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main LevelRoofing Information
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Flooring Information
Flooring: Concrete, Linoleum, Wood Construction Materials: Log -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump Cooling: Heat Pump WaterSource: Well
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Building Information
Year Built: 1996 -
Exterior Features
Fire Pit Construction Materials: Log Foundation Details: Crawl Space Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
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Lot Information
Lot Description: Cleared, Creek Front, Level Lot Size Area: 0.85 acreProperty Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Cabin
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$548500
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Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: 447048 Parcel Number: 7539-24-2931
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Parking Information
Detached Carport, Detached GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2 Has Main Level Garage: Yes
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School Information
Elementary School: Fairview Junior High School: Smoky Mountain Senior High School: Smoky Mountain -
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Installed Water Source: Well -
Location Information
Subdivision: None City: Sylva Direction: From Waynesville -Hwy 74 West to Dillsboro exit-Hwy 441 S-Go 3 miles-turn left on East Fork (just before blue storage bldgs.) Follow to property on right!
At $283.90 per sq.ft.,this listing is priced below average compared to other homes from Sylva.
The average homes price in Sylva is $370202.62 with avg. price / sq.ft of $2102.04.
The average homes price in Jackson County is $373818.81 with avg. price / sq.ft of $2100.74.
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Glad Tidings Lane, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $497,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,517 | 1,517 SqFt |
| 2222 Greenspire Drive, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $1,750,000 | 3 | 4 | 6,144 | 6,144 SqFt |
| 70 Icicle Ridge Road, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $589,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,448 | 1,448 SqFt |
| 139 (#15) Boarding Hous.., Sylva, NC, 28779 | $140,000 | 1 | 1 | 900 | 900 SqFt |
| 417 Quiet Forest Lane, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $799,900 | 3 | 3 | 3,770 | 3,770 SqFt |
| 897 Dark Ridge Road, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $410,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,192 | 1,192 SqFt |
| 69 Blowing Ridge Lane, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $829,900 | 4 | 4 | 3,367 | 3,367 SqFt |
| 13 Switchgrass Lane #407, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $2,650,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,804 | 2,804 SqFt |
| 131 Lodestone Drive, Sylva, NC, 28779 | $2,950,000 | 5 | 6 | 2,949 | 2,949 SqFt |
| 23 (#1) Lodestone Drive.., Sylva, NC, 28779 | $465,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,174 | 2,174 SqFt |
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