522 N River Rd

Sylva, NC 28779

$895,000
Price
2
Beds
1,008 Sq. Ft.
$888 / Sq. Ft.
1,008
Sq. Ft.
$888
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Keith Clark • RE/MAX Executive
    P: (828)-226-8539 C: (828)-226-8539 keithlclark@gmail.com

Property Details for 522 North River Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront Features
Other - See Remarks
View
Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Parking Space(s), RV Access/Parking, Other - See Remarks
Community Features
Street Lights, None
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 03/28/2026 05:02 AM

Property Details for 522 North River Road

StatusActive
MLS #4361306
Days on Market7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2024
Lot Size1.67 AC / 72,745 SF
CountyJackson County
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Building Information for 522 North River Road

Stories-Year Built2024Building Size-Lot Size1.67 AC / 72,745 SF

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Property Information for 522 North River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Tuckasegee River
  • Longitude: -83.246439
  • Latitude: 35.362951
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $584,805.00
  • Parcel Number: 7631-44-4029
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairview
  • High School: Smoky Mountain
  • Elementary School: Fairview
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1008
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1008.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Flood Fringe Area, Level, River Front, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 39
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Restrictions Description: None found, owner says there are none
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: County Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Door Width 32 Inches or More
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Other - See Remarks
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Interior Features: Cable Prewire, Hot Tub, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Guest House, Separate Entrance, Separate Kitchen Facilities, Separate Living Quarters
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 522 North River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4361306

$895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4361306

$895,000

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Schools near 522 North River Road

This home is within Jackson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairview Elementary
Public - PK to 8
Smoky Mountain High
Public - 9 to 12
Jackson Co Early College
Public - 9 to 13
Jackson Co School Of Alt
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fairview Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Smoky Mountain High
Public9 to 12

Jackson Co Early College
Public9 to 13

Jackson Co School Of Alt
Public5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 522 North River Road, Sylva, NC 28779

522 North River Road is a single family home for sale in Sylva, NC 28779. This property was listed for sale on March 27, 2026 by RE/MAX Executive, it's currently listed at $895,000. This listing's school district is Jackson County School District. Nearby schools include Fairview Elementary, Smoky Mountain High and Jackson Co Early College. 522 North River Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,008 sqft single family home built in 2024.

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