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Sylva 28779
144 Cherry Street
$385,000
● House - In Contract

144 Cherry Street

Sylva, NC 28779
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,879 Ft²
$1,891
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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 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 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.
Unit Size
1,879 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.80 acres
Price per sqft
$205
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1950

Listed By

Melissa Rogers
Melissa Rogers
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

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Last updated: 2 months ago (CANOPYMLS #CAR4421038)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 3, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Sep 14, 2026 Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies $385,000
Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies
Sep 2, 2026 No longer available -
No longer available
Aug 21, 2026 Price Decreased $385,000
↓ $65K (14.4%)
Price Decreased
Mar 13, 2026 Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies $450,000
Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies
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.
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Property Highlights

Fireplace
With View
Parking Details
Has Carport
Parking Features: Detached Carport
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: See Remarks, Attic Stairs Pulldown
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood, See Remarks
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning
Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1879
Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional, Cottage
Year Built: 1950
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sloped, See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 1.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.8
Lot Size Square Feet: 78408
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $329,077
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Heat Pump
Heating Type: Baseboard, Heat Pump
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Effective Year Built: 1975
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 20
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 9
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 945
  • Garage Type: 3
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 32,670
  • Total Building Area: 2,874
  • Building Area: 2,874
  • Building Area Measurement: E

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 8
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,874
  • Heating Fuel Type: 2

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 4
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000750
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: R01
  • Legal Description 1: CHERRY ST

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Jackson County Schools
  • Census Tract: 950400

Zoning

  • Zoning: R5 R5

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: MAP 7641.01
  • Parcel: 7641-46-7676
  • Municipality: SYLVA-CITY
  • Latitude: 35.3714
  • Longitude: -83.2116

    Address

  • Full Address: 144 Cherry St
  • Address - House Number: 144
  • Address - Street Name: Cherry
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Sylva
  • Carrier Code: C003
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3128
  • Zip Code: 28779

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $94,215

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2266
  • Valuation Date: Oct 26, 2022
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 360,843
  • High Value: 442,619
  • Low Value: 279,067

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $215,040
  • Assessed Land Value: $42,190
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $172,850
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When was property at 144 Cherry Street built and last sold?
The property at 144 Cherry Street was built in 1950 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 144 Cherry Street is $390,617.
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