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491 Racking Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
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**Motivated Seller**This immaculate, well cared for property offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and versatility. Main level living 3BR/2BA, combined with a lower-level oversized family or game room stubbed for a future bath and a 2-car basement garage. All paved quick access to town, medical facilities, schools and just a short drive to all the amenities for the outdoor enthusiast while enjoying the convenient between Sylva and Waynesville. The patio adds an inviting outdoor space for barbecues, gatherings, and relaxation. No restrictions or HOA's. *Seller relocating for job*
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$177/sq ft
$179/sq ft
$186/sq ft
$191/sq ft
Tax history for 491 Racking Cove 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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Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: Main: 3
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths: Main: 2
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Bath/Stubbed, Interior Entry
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Zoning Specification: None
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 1.36
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
- Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
- HOA Information
- HOA Subject To: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Unspecified
- Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
- High School: Unspecified
- Location Information
- Directions: From Sylva Hwy 74E turn right into Racking Cove Rd, go to end of state maintenance take driveway to left
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,620
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.16 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Renovated: 2000
- County: Jackson County
- APN: 7652-83-6934
Other
- Auction Information
- Is Auction: 0
- Listing Information
- Exception YN: 0
- Home Information
- Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2230
- Living Area: 2230
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2,230
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 2230
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Levels: One
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Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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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.
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