Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,305 sqft
229 Rippling Brook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.33 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$191/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$400/yrHOA Fees

Description

Nestled in the heart of nature, this charming 3-bed, 3-bath home delivers the warmth and character of mountain living with over 2,000 sqft of quality craftsmanship. Step onto the private front porch for a quiet morning coffee or an evening watching the fireflies. The main level shines with beautiful hickory floors, a cozy living room anchored by a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring hickory cabinet and stainless-steel appliances. The main level primary suite...Nestled in the heart of nature, this charming 3-bed, 3-bath home delivers the warmth and character of mountain living with over 2,000 sqft of quality craftsmanship. Step onto the private front porch for a quiet morning coffee or an evening watching the fireflies. The main level shines with beautiful hickory floors, a cozy living room anchored by a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring hickory cabinet and stainless-steel appliances. The main level primary suite is a true retreat with a jacuzzi tub and private double doors opening to the porch. A second bedroom or office and full bath complete the main floor. Upstairs delivers a pleasant surprise — a spacious family room or den, third bedroom, and full bath. Outside, freshly painted log siding (2025), a garden shed, storage shed, and new HVAC (2025-main level) round out this move-in ready mountain home. Conveniently located with easy access to Dillsboro, Sylva, and Franklin — the best of WNC is right at your doorstep.
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams Great Smokies jsreisinger@gmail.com
Listing closed: 09/01/2026 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4396681

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Property Information for 229 Rippling Brook Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: Wildcat Cove
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 1.33 AC / 57,934 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.257724
  • Latitude: 35.290611
  • Directions: From Dillsboro: Take 441 South approx. 5.5 miles -- left by Savanna Fire Department. Take first left on Safari to Rippling Brook on right. 4th house on left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $400.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $379,515.00
  • Parcel Number: 7528-97-8988
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2305.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1413
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 31
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 31
  • Sq Ft Upper: 892
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2305.0
  • Lot Features: Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 31
  • Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Subdivision
  • Restrictions Description: See attached HOA docs.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Community Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood, Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Other - See Remarks
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Zoned, Other - See Remarks
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Zoned, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 3.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 229 Rippling Brook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4396681

$440,000—
Aug 28, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #152299692

$440,000

+3.0% / yr

Aug 3, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4396681

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4396681

$440,000
08/28/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #152299692

$440,000

+3.0% / yr

08/03/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4396681

—

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Public Records for 229 Rippling Brook Road

Taxable ValueLand$27,220Additions$352,295Total$379,515
Tax Record2025$1,442 ($120 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,192 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,192 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008Year Renovated2008CountyJACKSONAPN7528-97-8988

Schools near 229 Rippling Brook Road

This home is within Jackson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fairview Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Smoky Mountain High
Public9 to 12

Jackson County Early College
Public9 to 13

Jackson Community School
Public5 to 12

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