144 Cherry Street, Sylva NC
- 3 Bed
- 3 Bath
- 1879 ft2
- 1.8 ac
For Sale $450,000
Remarks:
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.
Interior Features:
Attic Stairs Pulldown, Other - See Remarks
General Information:
| List Price: | $450,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1879 sqft |
| Parking: | Detached Carport |
| MLS Number: | CAR4355925 |
| Subdivision: | none |
| Style: | Cottage, Ranch, Traditional |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Level, Open Lot, Sloped, Other - See Remarks |
| Year Built: | 1950 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 04-20-2026 | Listed | $450,000 | $240 |
| 03-19-2026 | Listed | $3,795,000 | $2,020 |
| 05-08-2025 | Listed | $950,000 | $506 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Fairview Elementary | 1 miles | KG-06 | 6 |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | 3 miles | KG-06 | 3 |
| Jackson Co Sch of Alternatives | 4 miles | KG-06 | N/A |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 6 miles | KG-06 | 5 |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary | 7 miles | KG-06 | 2 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 144 Cherry Street, Sylva NC | 0 mi | $450,000 | days | |
| 223 Cherry Street, Sylva NC | 0 mi | $425,000 | days | |
| 318 Sunrise Park, Sylva NC | 0.2 mi | $350,000 | days | |
| 42 Nowhere Drive, Sylva NC | 0.5 mi | $318,000 | days | |
| 21 Queen Street, Sylva NC | 0.6 mi | $225,000 | days | |
| 16 Drury Lane, Sylva NC | 0.7 mi | $500,000 | days |
Sold Properties Nearby
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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Property Listing Information
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Keller Williams Great Smokies
144 Cherry Street, Sylva NC is a 1879 ft2 on a 1.800 acres lot. This is for $450,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1950.
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