For Sale $2,695,000
Perched at a rare 4,000-foot elevation and bordering 39,000 acres of Nantahala National Forest, 2223 Scarlet Ridge is a masterfully crafted mountaintop estate where architecture, engineering, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Designed to capture sweeping long-range views while remaining naturally protected from extreme weather, the home offers cooler summer temperatures, dramatic cloud inversions below, and exceptional privacy. This handcrafted timber-frame residence showcases cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that reflects both refined craftsmanship and deep respect for the surrounding landscape. Built to endure, the home features superior construction including a reinforced concrete foundation, Structural Insulated Panel walls, fiber-cement siding, high-performance windows, and advanced systems designed specifically for high-elevation living. Modern comforts include a three-zone dual-fuel HVAC system with energy recovery ventilation, whole-house generator, instant hot water, pristine private well water, and a high-efficiency cast-iron wood-burning stove. Set on 17.72 private acres with trails, open meadow, and direct access to protected wilderness, the land offers unmatched connection to nature. From expansive terraces to forest paths and sweeping 40+ mile views, this is a mountain retreat as intelligent as it is breathtaking.This property is a must see to appreciate all it has to offer.
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Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
| List Price: | $2,695,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 2209 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener |
| MLS Number: | CAR4336305 |
| Subdivision: | Cane Creek Ridge |
| Style: | Contemporary, Other |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Lot Description: | Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views |
| Year Built: | 2018 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 02-02-2026 | Price Decrease | $2,695,000-2.00% | $1,221 |
| 08-13-2025 | Price Decrease | $2,750,000-6.78% | $1,245 |
| 05-02-2025 | Listed | $2,950,000 | $1,336 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Jackson Co Sch of Alternatives | 4 miles | KG-06 | N/A |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | 4 miles | KG-06 | 3 |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 5 miles | KG-06 | 5 |
| Fairview Elementary | 5 miles | KG-06 | 6 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 2223 Scarlet Ridge, Sylva NC | 0 mi | $2,695,000 | days | |
| 1635 Quest Ridge, Sylva NC | 1.2 mi | $1,450,000 | days |
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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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2223 Scarlet Ridge, Sylva NC is a 2209 ft2 on a 17.720 acres lot. This is for $2,695,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and was built in 2018.
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