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Sold
$346,919
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $987/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,700
sq ft

158 Althea Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

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About this home

ALL MAIN LEVEL LIVING WITH RECENT AND CONSIDERABLE UPDATES including some you can't see! Very quiet surroundings with this home in the Balsam area. Very easy access, paved state maintained road to the paved private road. Massive sized great room with good natural light, could easily fit very large furniture in this space. Heated with efficient propane furnace and has an even more efficient wood stove located centrally in the house. All of the bedrooms are large and both bathrooms are huge! Split bedroom design, ideal for privacy and guests. Freshly painted inside and out, including the ceiling. New high quality laminate flooring throughout the house. Awesome screened front porch graces the main entry with plenty of room for lots of rockers, picnic table or great for game nights. Sizable carport for convenient parking and rain free entry with groceries. Large and attractive storage outbuilding near the house as well as a covered area for firewood with room left over for additional parking. Yard on the side of the house is flat, good for gardening or play space. Seasonal short range views to enjoy from the front porch. Brand new recorded survey. Lots of house for the money.

Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
2.68 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$346,919
$178K since sold in September 2017$2,000 since October

This home's estimate is 34.4% lower than the average sale price ($529K) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 28779, NC

Sale history for 158 Althea Ridge Rd

Tax history for 158 Althea Ridge Rd

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Public record

Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,700
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7673-34-7221
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

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Around this home

Schools

Scotts Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

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Smoky Mountain High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

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Lifestyle

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1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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