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144 Cherry Street

Sylva, NC 28779

Active 136 days on market Listing ID CAR 297533551

$450,000

Est. $2,586/mo See my rate

$239/Sq Ft

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,879 sqft · $239/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,879 Sq Ft
$239/Sq Ft
1950 Built
1.80 acres Single Family Residence Listed Mar 13, 2026 Updated Mar 14, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

This mid-century home is ideally situated within the Sylva city limits and located on 1.8 acres zoned High Density Residential, offering exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, or future development. Comprised of four separate lots, this property presents a rare opportunity for potential expansion, additional homesites, or other residential development possibilities.

The existing home offers comfortable one level living with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a basement, making it ideal for those who need space or work from home. The property combines the feel of privacy and room to spread out with the convenience of in town living close to shopping, schools, and restaurants.

A detached carport and workshop add functionality for hobbies, storage, or projects. Whether you’re looking for a move-in ready home with character, an income opportunity, or a property with valuable high density zoning and room to grow, this is a unique find within the Sylva city limits.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Wood
  • Other - See Remarks
Sqftmain
1879
Roomcount
4
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Bedroommain
3
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Total Bathrooms
3
Laundry Features
  • In Basement
Interior Features
  • Attic Stairs Pulldown
  • Other - See Remarks
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
1132
Fireplace Features
  • Den
  • Wood Burning
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1879
Sqftunheatedbasement
1132

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Cottage
  • Ranch
  • Traditional

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1879
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Carport Spaces
2
Carport Present
true
Parking Features
  • Detached Carport

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Metal
Construction Materials
  • Aluminum
  • Vinyl

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Level
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped
  • Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Acres
1.8
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Outbuilding
  • Workshop

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Exterior Entry
  • Interior Entry
  • Other
Foundation Details
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • City
  • Mountain(s)

Utilities

Sewer
  • Public Sewer
Water Source
  • Public

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
Sylva

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
R3

Listed by Melissa Rogers (828-507-4883) · Keller Williams Great Smokies (828-926-5155)

Location

Address
144 Cherry Street
City
Sylva, NC 28779
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Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
Unspecified
High
Unspecified

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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