980 S River Rd

Sylva, NC 28779

$639,500
Price
4
Beds
2,250 Sq. Ft.
$284 / Sq. Ft.
2,250
Sq. Ft.
$284
per Sq. Ft.
aerial view of a house with a yard balcony and outdoor seating
a view of a porch with wooden floor yard
a view of a porch with a furniture
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove and a refrigerator with wooden floor
a living room with couches and kitchen view with wooden floor
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a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and kitchen view
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a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
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a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a double vanity sink and mirror
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a bathroom with a granite countertop toilet a sink and a mirror
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Description

This rare treasure on the Tuckasegee river in Webster! The chef's dream kitchen has been updated with new Wi-Fi smart appliances, a pantry, an island, backsplash, and quartz countertop. The vaulted ceilings and windows provide plenty of natural light in the great room with awesome views of the river. The french doors open up to a spacious screened in porch. There's a large, flat, inviting front yard. Downstairs there is a fully equipped efficiency suite with covered porch for the in-laws or for rental...This rare treasure on the Tuckasegee river in Webster! The chef's dream kitchen has been updated with new Wi-Fi smart appliances, a pantry, an island, backsplash, and quartz countertop. The vaulted ceilings and windows provide plenty of natural light in the great room with awesome views of the river. The french doors open up to a spacious screened in porch. There's a large, flat, inviting front yard. Downstairs there is a fully equipped efficiency suite with covered porch for the in-laws or for rental income. All of this with ample storage both inside and out. Seller owned solar panels are very energy efficient and there is a gas log woodstove for added ambience. All of this centrally located near Sylva, Webster, and Cullowhee. An easy drive to Franklin, Bryson City or Cherokee. Colleges, shopping, breweries, restaurants, hiking, lakes, fishing, waterfalls, concerts and festivals are all nearby!
  1. Listed by Mark Brooks • Sundog Realty, Inc. • mark@sundogrealty.com

Property Details for 980 South River Road

Waterfront Features
Other - See Remarks
Parking Features
Attached Carport, Driveway
Subdivision Name
Noahs Landing
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2025 02:07 PM

Property Details for 980 South River Road

StatusActive
MLS #4256490
Days on Market223
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2012
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyJackson County

Location

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Building Information for 980 South River Road

Stories-Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,338 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,160

Property Taxes

$178

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 980 South River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Tuckasegee River
  • Longitude: -83.21560729
  • Latitude: 35.34083551
  • Directions: South River Road to house 980, on the right traveling from 107, on the left traveling from Webster Road
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $560,961.00
  • Parcel Number: 7640-35-2753
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Smoky Mountain
  • Elementary School: Fairview
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 750.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1500
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2250.0
  • Lot Features: River Front
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 16/710
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Room w/ Private Bath, 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 980 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$639,500—
Oct 22, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$645,000—
Jul 30, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$655,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$684,500—
May 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4256490

$695,000—
Aug 7, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1516703339

$525,000

+8.6% / yr

Oct 11, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #339254550

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$639,500
10/22/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$645,000
07/30/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$655,000
06/24/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4256490

$684,500
05/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4256490

$695,000
08/07/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1516703339

$525,000

+8.6% / yr

10/11/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #339254550

$215,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 980 South River Road

Taxable ValueLand$166,000Additions$394,961Total$560,961
Tax Record2025$2,132 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012CountyJACKSONAPN7640-35-2753

Schools near 980 South 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 - 6 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
Public6 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 980 South River Road, Sylva, NC 28779

980 South River Road is a single family home for sale in Sylva, NC 28779. This property was listed for sale on May 15, 2025 by Sundog Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $639,500. It has been on the market for a total of 223 days and was last sold on August 7, 2023. This listing's school district is Jackson County School District. Nearby schools include Fairview Elementary, Smoky Mountain High and Jackson Co Early College. 980 South River Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,250 sqft single family home built in 2012.

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