2223 Scarlet Ridge, Sylva NC

  • 3 Bed
  • 4 Bath
  • 2209 ft2
  • 17.7 ac

For Sale $2,695,000

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Remarks:

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.

Exterior Features:

Other - See Remarks

Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks

General Information:

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

Assigned Schools:

Elementary: Unspecified
Middle: Unspecified
High: Unspecified

Price & Sales History

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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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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    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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