287 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779

$290,000

Home List Price

$3,444*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
168 SqFt
$1,726/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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287 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva$290,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,444*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1942
HeatingPropane, Space Heater(s)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Electric, Wall Unit(s)
BasementYes
WaterfrontNone
FireplaceGas Log, Living Room
ViewMountain(s)
MLS #4114610
StatusActive

About 287 Merry Cove Rd

*Heated/finished living area is 818 SF. 168 SF ceilings above 7 ft. 650 SF below 7 ft.* Looking for the old mountain cabin getaway that so many people talk about but few find? This is it! Rustic cabin offers an efficient floor plan, 14+ acres of raw wilderness, a relaxing creek running in front of the house, and beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Cozy interior w/ gas logs/vaulted ceiling in LR, nice kitchen, and spacious dining area. BIG 15'X16' deck sits above the creek and is perfect for daydreaming OR entertaining! The acreage is steep but hikeable, w/ reports of abundant Ginseng. If you want to go exploring, you're conveniently located around 15 minutes to downtown Sylva, Franklin and Dillsboro, and around 30 minutes to downtown Waynesville. So much to do and explore in the Great Smoky Mountains! Lots of updates including new roof, water filtration system, kitchen cabinets, fans/fixtures, interior paint, gas logs, etc. Check out the drone footage! Solid rental history.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Cottage
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Living Area: 168 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Whitesell Real Estate Group

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: None
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Exterior: Fire Pit

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Propane, Space Heater(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Wall Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Jackson County Early College, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Smoky Mountain High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Fairview Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Sylva, go US-23 S/US-441 S/US Hwy 441 S, go 7.7 mi, Turn right onto Merry Cove Rd., Destination will be on the left

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $290,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $1,726/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $258
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Sylva, NC

City

Med. Sold Price

$327.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$220

Avg. Days On Market

63

# of Sold Homes

4

287 Merry Cove Rd vs Sylva

50 DAYS ON ROCKET

-13 Days

$290,000

-$37.5K Less

$1,726/SqFt

+$1.5K More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $37.5K less than the Median Sold Price and $1.5K/SqFt more than other homes in Sylva, NC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #4114610

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Whitesell Real Estate Group

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 09, 2021Home Sold
$181,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$258$67,980
2020$306$58,490
2019$306$58,490
2018$300$58,490
2017$300$58,490

History based on county public records data.

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$1,515

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$936

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Middle School

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6
/10

  • Fairview Elementary School

  • 251 Big Orange Way

  • 7.74 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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9
/10

  • Jackson County Early College

  • 404 College Dr

  • 6.91 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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7
/10

  • Smoky Mountain High School

  • 100 Smoky Mountain Dr

  • 9.58 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,655. Residents of Sylva, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 287 Merry Cove Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 287 Merry Cove Rd property is $290,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 287 Merry Cove Rd is a house located in Sylva, North Carolina, 28779.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 287 Merry Cove Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 287 Merry Cove Rd are:
Fairview Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Jackson County Early College: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Smoky Mountain High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $258 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 9, 2021 for $181,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 287 Merry Cove Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 287 Merry Cove Rd is 168 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 287 Merry Cove Rd is 1942.

Rocket Homes›North Carolina›Jackson County›Sylva›28779›287 Merry Cove Rd

This home is located at 287 Merry Cove Rd in Sylva, NC and zip code 28779. This 168 square foot home was built in 1942. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $290,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Sylva, NC there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 4 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2024 in Sylva, NC there were 69.4% more homes for sale than in February 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $327,500 and the average listing age was 63 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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