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522 N River Road

Sylva, NC 28779

Active 122 days on market Listing ID CAR 298504716

$999,000

Est. $5,742/mo See my rate

$991/Sq Ft

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · $991/sqft

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,008 Sq Ft
$991/Sq Ft
2024 Built
1.67 acres Single Family Residence Listed Mar 27, 2026 Updated Jul 12, 2026 HOA None

Waterfront

WaterTuckasegee River

About This Home

IMPROVED PRICE! 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.

Property history

  1. Jul 12, 2026
    Price changed $999,000 Active
    Was $879,000
  2. Jun 2, 2026
    Price reduced $879,000 Active
    Was $895,000
  3. Mar 27, 2026
    Listed for sale $999,000 Active
    122 days on market

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Ductless
Flooring
  • Laminate
Sqftmain
1008
Roomcount
1
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Bedroommain
2
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
2
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
Laundry Features
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Utility Room
  • Main Level
  • Washer Hookup
Interior Features
  • Cable Prewire
  • Hot Tub
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pantry
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1008

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Cabin
Accessibility Features
  • Door Width 32 Inches or More

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1008
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space(s)
  • RV Access/Parking
  • Other - See Remarks

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Fire Pit
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Fiber Cement
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Other - See Remarks

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Cleared
  • Flood Fringe Area
  • Level
  • River Front
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
1.67
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Other - See Remarks

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Mountain(s)
  • Water
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Other - See Remarks

Utilities

Sewer
  • County Sewer
Utilities
  • Cable Connected
  • Electricity Connected
  • Wired Internet Available
Water Source
  • County Water

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
None

Listed by Keith Clark (828-226-8539) · RE/MAX Executive (828-564-9393)

Location

Address
522 N River Road
City
Sylva, NC 28779
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Schools

Elementary
Fairview
Middle
Fairview
High
Smoky Mountain

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

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