1602 Forest Run Road, Sylva NC
- 3 Bed
- 4 Bath
- 44 ft2
- 8.6 ac
For Sale $875,000
Remarks:
Experience mountain living at its finest in this beautifully handcrafted timber frame home showcasing authentic mortise and tenon joinery and exceptional craftsmanship. Rooms are finished with tongue and groove pine and solid wood paneling on walls and ceiling throughout with 16 different wood species represented providing warm and comforting living spaces. With efficiency in mind, the home features a Voyager gas fired water heater that supplies the home’s hot water while concurrently, providing the radiant floor heat on the main and upper levels, structural insulated wall and roof panels, and 8 inch poured insulated concrete foundation walls. The quality of this home can also be found in some of the details: all closets are cedarlined, central vacuum system on all levels, hickory cabinetry, custom-crafted central staircase, whole house on demand generator for year-round peace of mind, and Brazilian Ipe hardwood decking. The walkout finished lower level offers a second living area, including full kitchen, bath, laundry/storage room and children’s play space with loft bed. Outdoor features include an expansive, wraparound deck to take in the long range mountain views from an elevation of over 3000 feet, detached workshop with 60 amp service and wood-burning stove, detached storage shed for lawn and garden equipment, attached carport, and even a children’s treehouse. Nestled in a serene, park-like setting, this remarkable property offers both privacy and convenience. Located just 20 minutes from the charming villages of Dillsboro and Sylva, and only 25 minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it provides easy access to dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, and some of Western North Carolina's most sought-after destinations. A rare combination of timeless craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Interior Features:
Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
General Information:
| List Price: | $875,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 44 sqft |
| Parking: | Attached Carport, Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4396526 |
| Subdivision: | Forest Run |
| Style: | Cabin, Cottage, Post and Beam, Rustic |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Lot Description: | Hilly, Private, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views |
| Year Built: | 2000 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
Lane Yates
704-232-7238
Broker In Charge
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 07-23-2026 | Listed | $875,000 | $19,887 |
| 10-19-2025 | Listed | $229,900 | $5,225 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Fairview Elementary | 4 miles | KG-06 | 6 |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary | 5 miles | KG-06 | 2 |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | 7 miles | KG-06 | 3 |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 8 miles | KG-06 | 5 |
| Jackson Co Sch of Alternatives | 8 miles | KG-06 | N/A |
| Swain County East Elementary | 9 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 1602 Forest Run Road, Sylva NC | 0 mi | $875,000 | days | |
| 831 Forest Run Road, Whittier NC | 0.4 mi | $675,495 | days | |
| 194 Ridgeview Drive, Whittier NC | 0.4 mi | $555,000 | days | |
| 121 Forest Run Rd Forest Run Road, Whittier NC | 0.5 mi | $897,000 | days | |
| 12 Chigger Ridge Road, Sylva NC | 0.8 mi | $505,000 | days | |
| 110 Wyoming Drive, Sylva NC | 1 mi | $405,000 | 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 Western Carolina Properties, Inc.
1602 Forest Run Road, Sylva NC is a 44 ft2 on a 8.640 acres lot. This is for $875,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and was built in 2000.
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