Great Opportunity at a Reduced Price! Overlooking downtown Sylva, this early 20th century home commands exceptional views of the Plott Balsams and quick access to everything this popular small town has to offer. Walk or bike down to shops, eateries, breweries, the library, parks, free summer concerts and the Glorious Jackson County Farmers Market. Four-bedrooms, two full baths, 2 bonus rooms, large living room area, formal dining room, and the kitchen towards the back of the house opens to a covered porch with a sizeable storage room. Built in 1915 and still boasting many of its original attributes, such as pine flooring, wavy glass windows, beadboard stairwell, and interior trim common to that era. In addition to the vintage touches, modern conveniences such as city water/sewer and great internet are part of this package. The .11+/- acre lot size is large enough for a small garden yet small enough for easy maintenance. Like many homes of its period, access is via stairs from street level, with street adjacent parking. See the photos for additional information and room sizes. Everything about this home is waiting for you to come love it and personalize it for your very own!
Sold for $275,000 on 06/06/23
$275,000
85 Cowan St, Sylva, NC 28779
4beds
--sqft
Residential, Current Rental
Built in 1915
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$292,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,978 Estimated rent
Home value
$292,400
$269,000 - $316,000
$1,978/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2025 at 08:23pm
Listed by:
David L. Kelley,
Moondancer Realty,
Mona Gersky,
Moondancer Realty
Bought with:
Patricia Stanberry, 189427
Apple Realty, LLC
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26030106
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Two Zone
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bonus Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Room, Primary on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Pine, Laminate
- Doors: Doors-Storm None, Doors-Screens
- Windows: Windows-Storm None
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Brick, Flue
Interior area
- Living area range: 1201-1400 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport, Limited Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Hilly/Steep, Level Yard, Open Lot, Within City Limits, Street Lights
Details
- Parcel number: 7641067934
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Current Rental
Materials
- Asbestos
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: TWSA
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sylva
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2023 | Sold | $275,000-8% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030106 | ||
| 5/3/2023 | Contingent | $299,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030106 | ||
| 4/19/2023 | Price change | $299,000-11.8% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030106 | ||
| 4/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $339,000+276.7% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26030106 | ||
| 9/10/2021 | Sold | $90,000-9.1% |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $453 | $86,270 |
| 2023 | $453 | $86,270 |
| 2022 | $453 -15.8% | $86,270 -29.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28779
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fairview ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Jackson Co Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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