$410,000

897 Dark Ridge Road, Sylva, NC 28779

  • 3 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 1,192 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1965
  • Property Lot Size Icon2.46acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $344/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 21 hours ago

Property Description

Creekside Charm in a Peaceful Mountain Setting. Escape to tranquility in this utterly charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom creekside cottage, perfectly blending vintage character with thoughtful updates. Tucked away in a serene location between Balsam and Sylva, just down the road from the Historic Balsam Mountain Inn, this home offers a true mountain sanctuary. Step inside to discover a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The farmhouse kitchen is a true delight, centered around a vintage stove/oven that perfectly captures the home's unique character. The dining room soars with beautiful wooden cathedral ceilings, creating an airy and rustic feel. Continue into the living room, where a coastal-inspired palette meets the warmth of a gas log fireplace, making it the ideal spot for relaxation. The charm extends outdoors, where the home boasts a new copper metal roof installed in 2025—adding both beauty and longevity. Enjoy your morning coffee on the freshly painted private porch off the primary suite. The property features an enchanting stone patio complete with a firepit, surrounded by lush flowers and greenery, perfect for outdoor entertaining. A defining feature of this parcel is the gentle stream flowing below, surrounding the lower level of the property and offering the soothing sounds of water—a constant reminder of the calm, peaceful atmosphere. Essential mountain living is provided by shared spring water. Experience the best of Western North Carolina living in this idyllic, character-filled cottage!

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
March 26, 2026 at 1:16AM
Listing Office:
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville : 828-452-5809
MLS ID:
4361794
  • General: Built-in FeaturesStorageWalk-In Pantry
  • Appliances: Electric OvenElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer
  • Laundry: In HallUtility RoomLaundry RoomMain Level
  • Basement: Interior EntryUnfinished
  • Flooring: CarpetConcreteLaminateLinoleum
  • A/C: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat PumpPropane
  • Fireplace: Living RoomPropaneFireplace
  • General: Outbuilding
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Other Structures: Front PorchDeckPatioCovered
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Roofing: Metal
  • Windows: Insulated Window(s)
  • General: Site BuiltBasement
  • Road/Access: GravelPaved
  • Originating MLS: carolina
  • County: Jackson
  • Zoning: Res7672-36-4344
  • View: Water
  • Water: Spring
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Source: carolina

This listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

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Location

Schools Nearby

S

Scotts Creek Elementary School

516 Parris Branch Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779

Grades KG-8

3.47 miles away

S

Scotts Creek Elementary School

516 Parris Branch Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779

Grades KG-8

3.47 miles away

J

Jackson Community School

3770 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC, 28779

Grades KG-12

2.65 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.