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Off market

$763,235

•

1.5 ba

•

1,666

sq ft

49 Dragon Cave Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

About this home

49 Dragon Cave Rd is a 1,666 square foot house on a 13.23 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Sylva data, we estimate the home's value is $763,235.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

13.23 acresLot Size

$458Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$763,235

$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 37.3% higher than the average sale price ($556K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$740,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,754 sq ft
393 Carver Mountain Vly, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$375,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,651 sq ft
621 Kitchens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$845,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,062 sq ft
75 Mountain View Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$389,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,334 sq ft
27 Bartlett St, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$430,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
800 Kitchens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

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$717,341

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Market trends in 28779, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.2%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$375K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

100d

17 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$575,000
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
101 Bold Springs Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$399,000
3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
38 Velo Trl, Sylva, NC 28779
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$120,000
1 bed1 bath438 sq ft
354 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
3D WALKTHROUGH
$229,000
2 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
55 Picket Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
$499,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
132 Lloyd Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
$199,000
2 beds1 bath779 sq ft
664 Woodfin Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$434,900
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
137 Patterson Dr, Dillsboro, NC 28725
$215,000
2 beds1 bath861 sq ft
105 Painter St, Sylva, NC 28779
$249,900
2 beds2 baths1,317 sq ft
1955 Mockingbird Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
3D WALKTHROUGH
$549,000
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
32 Wheat Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
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Sale history for 49 Dragon Cave Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,565 (−33.6%)

$171,630 + $494,468

$666,098

2024

$3,865

$214,640 + $638,070

$852,710

2023

$3,865 (+9.3%)

$214,640 + $638,070

$852,710

2022

$3,538 (+9.0%)

$214,640 + $551,870

$766,510

2021

$3,244 (+12.7%)

$214,640 + $551,870

$766,510

2020

$2,880

$214,640 + $551,870

$766,510

2019

$2,880

$164,640 + $482,610

$647,250

2018

$2,880 (+5.1%)

$164,640 + $482,610

$647,250

2017

$2,739 (+46.5%)

$164,640 + $337,640

$502,280

2016

$1,869 (+0.7%)

$164,640 + $337,640

$502,280

2014

$1,856

$244,190 + $291,190

$535,380

Tax history for 49 Dragon Cave Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,565 (−33.6%)

$171,630 + $494,468

$666,098

2024

$3,865

$214,640 + $638,070

$852,710

2023

$3,865 (+9.3%)

$214,640 + $638,070

$852,710

2022

$3,538 (+9.0%)

$214,640 + $551,870

$766,510

2021

$3,244 (+12.7%)

$214,640 + $551,870

$766,510

2020

$2,880

$214,640 + $551,870

$766,510

2019

$2,880

$164,640 + $482,610

$647,250

2018

$2,880 (+5.1%)

$164,640 + $482,610

$647,250

2017

$2,739 (+46.5%)

$164,640 + $337,640

$502,280

2016

$1,869 (+0.7%)

$164,640 + $337,640

$502,280

2014

$1,856

$244,190 + $291,190

$535,380

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

Permits

Sep 7, 2021 • Final

Residential accessory structure

ADU

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,666
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,190
Building Sq. Ft: 1,666
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: OFF ALLENS BRANCH RD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Finished

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 5
Land Sq. Ft: 576,299
Municipality Name: SYLVA-RURAL
Acres: 13.23
County Use Description: RES DWELLING

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,666
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 13.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Jackson County
APN: 7642-26-2696

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairview Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

Smoky Mountain High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

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 95° expected this year, 21 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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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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Estimated sale price

$726,000 – $878,000

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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3D WALKTHROUGH

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Home values near 49 Dragon Cave Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Moss Creek, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$761,752
32 Moss Creek, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1626 Sq. Ft.	$268,762
831 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 928 Sq. Ft.	$190,579
252 Lightfoot Drive, Sylva, NC 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3496 Sq. Ft.	$1,430,911
1020 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$229,498
19 Moss Creek, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$216,810
984 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$266,103

Address	Redfin Estimate
952 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$162,602
356 Winesap Drive, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 756 Sq. Ft.	$267,727
1145 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$152,459
833 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$151,664
1118 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 460 Sq. Ft.	$192,758
190 Winesap Drive, Sylva, NC 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 550 Sq. Ft.	$229,223
1147 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 742 Sq. Ft.	$224,776

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Winesap Drive, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1060 Sq. Ft.	$230,369
822 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 868 Sq. Ft.	$289,808
1180 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 792 Sq. Ft.	$158,681
1068 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$147,311
1182 Allens Branch Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 868 Sq. Ft.	$181,073
55 Lofty Mountain Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$265,959
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Sale history for 49 Dragon Cave Rd

Tax history for 49 Dragon Cave Rd

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