Off Market Jun 2021 for $181K

$258,752

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $491/mo

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1,026

sq ft

287 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

About this home

Getaway cottage with creek and waterfalls in the front yard and mountain for hiking or further development in the rear. Large grassy area and wood deck (15x16) for outdoor activities. Split rail fence and grass driveway parking in front. Metal storage building. Adjacent 15 acres included. Approx. 25 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. House is frame construction using wormy chestnut wood in flooring, walls, and rafters. Mica stone used in foundation and fireplace from nearby mines. Metal roof. New wood siding and rebuilt chimney in 2019. Large great room with comfortable dining and lounging areas. Exposed ceiling rafters. House is partially furnished with dinner table, kitchen table, hutch, bedroom armoires and chests, beds, and hide-a-bed sofa. Single pane wood windows with blinds. Wood paneling throughout. Propane heat with standalone heater and fireplace gas logs. In-wall air conditioner. Hot water heater and spring water storage tank just three years old.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

15.61 acresLot Size

$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Donna Mousa • Mountain Aire Realty

Bought with Non Mls Salesperson • Non-Mls Company

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•Source:GAMLS #8964739

Redfin Estimate

$258,752

$78K since sold in June 2021$8,000 since August

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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$242,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
223 Little Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$280,245
B
2 beds2 baths1,235 sq ft
744 Coon Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

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Market trends in 28779, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$371K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

83d

1 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 287 Merry Cove Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4114610

Jun 4, 2024

Price Changed

$265,000

$258/sq ft

May 20, 2024

Price Changed

$275,000

$268/sq ft

Apr 17, 2024

Price Changed

$290,000

$283/sq ft

Mar 11, 2024

Listed

$299,900

$292/sq ft

NEGBOR #306216

Jun 9, 2021

Sold

$181,000

$176/sq ft

Jun 9, 2021

Delisted

—

Apr 20, 2021

Listed

$180,000

$175/sq ft

Getaway cottage with creek and waterfalls in the front yard and mountain for hiking or further development in the rear. Large grassy area and wood deck (15x16) for outdoor activities. Split rail fence and grass driveway parking in front. Metal storage building. Adjacent 15 acreas included. Approx. 25 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. House is frame construction using wormy chestnut wood in flooring, walls, and rafters. Mica stone used in foundation and fireplace from nearby mines. Metal roof. New wood siding and rebuilt chimney in 2019. Large great room with comfortable dining and lounging areas. Exposed ceiling rafters. House is partially furnished with dinner table, kitchen table, hutch, bedroom armoires and chests, beds, and hide-a-bed sofa. Single pane wood windows with blinds. Wood paneling throughout. Propane heat with standalone heater and fireplace gas logs. In-wall air conditioner. Hot water heater and spring water storage tank just three years old.

GAMLS #8964739

Jun 9, 2021

Sold

$181,000

$176/sq ft

May 6, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 20, 2021

Listed

$180,000

$175/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 4, 2001

Sold

$75,000

$73/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$454 (+18.6%)

$22,730 + $83,289

$106,019

2024

$382

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2023

$382

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2022

$382 (+11.9%)

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2021

$342 (+11.6%)

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2020

$306

$22,970 + $45,010

$67,980

2019

$306

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2018

$306 (+1.9%)

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2017

$300 (+0.1%)

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2016

$300 (−19.4%)

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2014

$372

$18,740 + $84,200

$102,940

Tax history for 287 Merry Cove Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$454 (+18.6%)

$22,730 + $83,289

$106,019

2024

$382

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2023

$382

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2022

$382 (+11.9%)

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2021

$342 (+11.6%)

$22,730 + $45,010

$67,740

2020

$306

$22,970 + $45,010

$67,980

2019

$306

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2018

$306 (+1.9%)

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2017

$300 (+0.1%)

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2016

$300 (−19.4%)

$13,230 + $45,260

$58,490

2014

$372

$18,740 + $84,200

$102,940

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

1,026

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7518-93-2609

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Other
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Other

Interior Features
Living Area: 1026
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1026
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Deed Book: 1128
Deed Page: 760

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded

Lot Information
Has View
Lot Size Area: 15.61
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 679971.6
Lot Size Acres: 15.61
Lot Size Source: Public Records

Building Information
Year Built: 1942
Building Area Total: 1026
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 7518 93 26609, 7518 83 5168
Tax Annual Amount: 1
Tax Year: 1900

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 287 Merry Cove Road, Sylva NC 28779
City: Sylva
County Or Parish: Jackson
State Or Province: NC
PostalCode: 28779
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.29267,35.277874
Directions: Franklin: take Hwy 23/441 N approx. 9.5 mi. Turn L on Merry Cove Rd, past Pumpkintown Rd (R) & gem store (L). Sylva/Dillsboro: Hwy 23/441 S approx. 8.5 mi, past Savannah Fire Station & High Country Tire. Turn R on Merry Cove Rd. go approx .3 mi House on L

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,026
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Jackson County
APN: 7518-93-2609

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 30

Listing Information
Special Listing Conditions: Agent Owned
List Price: 180000
Search Price: 181000
Close Price: 181000
Listing Id: 8964739
Original List Price: 180000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-04-20
Close Date: 2021-06-09
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-28
Off Market Date: 2021-04-28

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Schools

Fairview Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi

5/10

Jackson County Early College

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 93° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Home values near 287 Merry Cove Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2904 Sq. Ft.	$461,800
82 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$251,185

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 810 Sq. Ft.	$169,788
278 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$273,765

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$329,857
367 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 906 Sq. Ft.	$221,641

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