Sellers are Ready to sell! Motivated to entertain reasonable offer. Seeking a historical home on 2 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains that takes you back in time? Consider this 100+ year old Farmhouse with a cabin at it's core! Never before on the market as this country charmer was owned by this family for generations. Renovate or flip this home into a retreat or modernize for a magical place to use seasonally, share this four bedroom one bath farmhouse with family and friends, or you could make it a great vacation rental for those who wish to experience life in the Mountains. Sylva 10 min. Waynesville 15 min. Asheville 35 min and all the hiking, biking, rafting, camping and outdoor adventures of WNC. NO SIGN
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
2.02 acresLot Size
Listed by Susan Hooper• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Contact: susan.hooper@allentate.com
Bought with Martha Sawyer• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.02 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,047
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7661-26-9650
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Jul 16, 2024 • Active
Residential remodel
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Other Parking: Gravel covered by grass
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Other - See Remarks
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Other - See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Oil, Wood Stove, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,281
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 1,047
Sq. Ft. Unheated Upper: 234
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log, Wood
Roof: Metal
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning Specification: R1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Deed
Restrictions Description: Ingress/Egress via Driveway to lots behind
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Scotts Creek
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Smoky Mountain
Location Information
Directions: Highway 23/74 towards Sylva, Left on Blanton Branch Rd. to #1580 on right. Grass driveway turn in, NO SIGN
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,047
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Jackson County
APN: 7661-26-9650
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 0
Living Area: 0
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 0
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Security System
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Sylva, NC • 28779
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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.