For sale

$369,900

Est. $2,204/mo —

•

1,498

sq ft

298 Timbuktu Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

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YOUR PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN ESCAPE — BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS • 1.14 ACRES • NO HOA Welcome to your charming rustic mountain retreat, offering 3 bedrooms, a bonus room, and 2 bathrooms on a serene 1.14-acre lot with beautiful mountain views. Inside, you’ll find a new larger primary bedroom on the main level and an updated kitchen, with a new prep center that gives the kitchen plenty of counter space. Both bathrooms have been updated bathrooms, along with a cozy stone fireplace that adds warmth and character. The flexible downstairs layout offers plenty of space for family and guests, plus potential for expansion or a mother-in-law suite. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the deck, surrounded by the beauty of the mountains. The property features paved road access and a gravel driveway, along with a large carport and garage providing plenty of parking, storage, or workshop space. There’s even more to look forward to! A community park with a creek and walking path as you enter the development. NO HOA! Enjoy the freedom and privacy of mountain living without HOA restrictions. The location has easy and convenient access to the nearby towns of Dillsboro and Sylva. Quaint downtown Dillsboro is only 8 minutes away, offering charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and local attractions. Sylva, the county seat, is just 12 minutes away, providing additional shopping, dining, breweries, and everyday conveniences. Franklin, Bryson City, and Cherokee are not much further away. Our nearby outdoor adventures are beckoning you with tubing, kayaking, fishing for our infamous species of trout in the rivers and creeks, and with hiking on our scenic trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, weekend mountain getaway, investment opportunity, or a home with room to grow, this property offers a rare combination of mountain views, privacy, rustic charm, modern updates, and convenient access nearby towns. Come claim your own piece of the Smoky Mountains!

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

1.14 acresLot Size

$247Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Shelly White • Sundog Realty, Inc.

Contact: shelly.white@sundogrealty.com

Listing updated: Sep 7, 2026 at 02:04pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4374414

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$2,204 per month

Principal and interest$2,069

Property taxes

$49

HOA dues

Home insurance

$86

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Land— sq ft
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3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft
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$407,900
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Land— sq ft
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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairview Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi

5/10

Jackson County Early College

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi

9/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

298 Timbuktu Rd · $369,900

Strong offer

$368K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $368K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 113 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Open floor plan
Attic access/other attic features
Insulated windows
Vaulted ceiling(s)
10 total rooms

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total — 1 on the main level, 2 on the lower level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms — 1 on the main level, 1 on the lower level
Basement stubbed for bath

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water filtration system

Laundry & utility
Laundry closet on the lower level
Electric water heater
Propane water heater

Flooring
Laminate flooring
Tile flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Electric heating
Heat pump
Propane heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 298 Timbuktu Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CSAOR #26047060

Sep 5, 2026

Relisted

—

Sep 5, 2026

Price Changed

$369,900

$247/sq ft

Jul 19, 2026

Price Changed

$359,900

$240/sq ft

May 21, 2026

Price Changed

$389,900

$260/sq ft

Apr 29, 2026

Listed

$399,900

$267/sq ft

+29

YOUR PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN ESCAPE — BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS 1.14 ACRES NO HOA Welcome to your charming rustic mountain retreat, offering 3 bedrooms, a bonus room, and 2 bathrooms on a serene 1.14-acre lot with beautiful mountain views. Inside, you'll find a new larger primary bedroom on the main level and an updated kitchen, with a new prep center that gives the kitchen plenty of counter space. Both bathrooms have been updated bathrooms, along with a cozy stone fireplace that adds warmth and character. The flexible downstairs layout offers plenty of space for family and guests, plus potential for expansion or a mother-in-law suite. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the deck, surrounded by the beauty of the mountains. The property features paved road access and a gravel driveway, along with a large carport and garage providing plenty of parking, storage, or workshop space. There's even more to look forward to! A community park with a creek and walking path as you enter the development. NO HOA! Enjoy the freedom and privacy of mountain living without HOA restrictions. The location has easy and convenient access to the nearby towns of Dillsboro and Sylva. Quaint downtown Dillsboro is only 8 minutes away, offering charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and local attractions. Sylva, the county seat, is just 12 minutes away, providing additional shopping, dining, breweries, and everyday conveniences. Franklin, Bryson City, and Cherokee are not much further away. Our nearby outdoor adventures are beckoning you with tubing, kayaking, fishing for our infamous species of trout in the rivers and creeks, and with hiking on our scenic trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend mountain getaway, investment opportunity, or a home with room to grow, this property offers a rare combination of mountain views, privacy, rustic charm, modern updates, and convenient access nearby towns. Come claim your own piece of the Smoky Mountains!

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4374414

Sep 5, 2026

Relisted

—

Aug 14, 2026

Price Changed

$369,900

$247/sq ft

Jul 19, 2026

Price Changed

$359,900

$240/sq ft

May 21, 2026

Price Changed

$389,900

$260/sq ft

Apr 29, 2026

Listed

$399,900

$267/sq ft

HCMLS #1

Jul 19, 2026

Price Changed

$359,900

$240/sq ft

May 21, 2026

Price Changed

$389,900

$260/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4331744

Mar 16, 2026

Sold

$261,000

$174/sq ft

Feb 16, 2026

Contingent

—

Feb 12, 2026

Listed

$265,000

$177/sq ft

CSAOR #26045318

Feb 16, 2026

Contingent

—

Feb 12, 2026

Listed

$265,000

$177/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$586 (+12.8%)

$20,750 + $128,087

$148,837

2024

$520

$26,440 + $77,520

$103,960

2023

$520

$26,440 + $77,520

$103,960

2022

$520 (+10.4%)

$26,440 + $77,520

$103,960

2021

$471 (+14.6%)

$26,440 + $77,520

$103,960

2020

$411

$26,440 + $77,520

$103,960

2019

$411

$15,470 + $70,660

$86,130

2018

$411 (+2.1%)

$15,470 + $70,660

$86,130

2017

$403 (+0.2%)

$15,470 + $70,660

$86,130

2016

$402 (+7.5%)

$15,470 + $70,660

$86,130

2014

$374

$21,920 + $81,780

$103,700

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.91 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,185

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,185

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7529-30-2054

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 93° expected this year, 23 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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Historical weather

Sylva, NC • 28779

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Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Sylva. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.9 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 298 Timbuktu Rd

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larger lot
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$390,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,007 sq ft
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$53/sq ft
larger lot
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