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229 Yellow Bird Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
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Charming and extensively remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath creekside cottage offered fully furnished and move-in ready. Nestled in a peaceful valley with surrounding mountain views, this property features a spacious grassy backyard along a small creek—perfect for gatherings or play—plus a stone firepit and outdoor grill area. Ideal as a private retreat, vacation rental, or long-term investment. Conveniently located near Dillsboro and Sylva for easy access to shopping, dining, and local attractions.
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Charming and extensively remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath creekside cottage offered fully furnished and move-in ready. Nestled in a peaceful valley with surrounding mountain views, this property features a spacious grassy backyard along a small creek—perfect for gatherings or play—plus a stone firepit and outdoor grill area. Ideal as a private retreat, vacation rental, or long-term investment. Conveniently located near Dillsboro and Sylva for easy access to shopping, dining, and local attractions.
$195/sq ft
$205/sq ft
$214/sq ft
$232/sq ft
$256/sq ft
$205/sq ft
$214/sq ft
$232/sq ft
$256/sq ft
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$24/sq ft
Tax history for 229 Yellow Bird Branch Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
- Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: Main: 2
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths: Main: 1
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Dimensions: 13' 2" X 11' 5"
- Room Length: 13.17
- Room Width: 11.42
- Room Level: Main
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Mud Room
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Ductless
- Cooling Information: Ductless
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Washer
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Vinyl
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Zoning Specification: R
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 0.89
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: County Water
- Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
- HOA Information
- HOA Subject To: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Fairview
- Middle Or Junior High School: Fairview
- High School: Smoky Mountain
- Location Information
- Directions: GPS works. From Dillsboro take North River Rd to Yellowbird Branch Rd
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,680
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.89 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1947
- Year Renovated: 2010
- County: Jackson County
- APN: 7631-65-2397
Other
- Auction Information
- Is Auction: 0
- Listing Information
- Exception YN: 0
- Home Information
- Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1660
- Living Area: 1660
- Above Grade Finished Area: 926
- Below Grade Finished Area: 734
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 926
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Levels: One
- Team Information
- List Team ID: TM100693
- List Team Mls Id: R41911
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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