Mountain Living with Close to Town Convenience! Step inside the house (3 Bed, 2 Bath) and be greeted by a spacious and welcoming living room, anchored by a charming gas fireplace—the ultimate cozy spot for mountain evenings. The home features a practical layout, generous bedrooms, and the convenience of an attached garage for easy access and storage. It's perfectly sized for family living or as your primary mountain retreat. For the perfect blend of small-town charm, academic convenience, and stunning natural beauty, this location is unbeatable. Historic Downtown Sylva is approximately 10 minutes away! Enjoy the picturesque streets, local breweries (part of the Jackson County Ale Trail), unique shops, and acclaimed dining. Western Carolina University (WCU) is an approximate 25-minute commute, making this an ideal location for students, faculty, or a prime rental property catering to the university community. You are approximately 20 minutes to all your major grocery and big-box shopping needs. You will also live minutes from world-class hiking and waterfalls near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Explore trails like the challenging Pinnacle Park or the waterfalls of the Deep Creek area. This setup in the thriving Sylva area offers great lifestyle advantages. Don't let this opportunity slip away!
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RES
Zoning Specification: RES
Lot Information
Lot Features: Views
Lot Size Area: 1.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Shared Septic
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Deed
Restrictions Description: Three restrictions per the deed - the dwelling cost must be over $15,000. Outbuilding needs to be properly maintained. Owner cannot be a nuisance to the neighborhood.
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Scotts Creek
Middle Or Junior High School: Scotts Creek
High School: Smoky Mountain
Location Information
Directions: From Sylva, take US-23 Bus N. In approximately 9/10ths of a mile turn left on Hospital Rd. At the end of the road, turn right on Skyland Dr. In approximately 3/10ths of a mile, turn left on Monteith Branch Rd. In another 3/10ths of a mile, turn left on Frosty Ridge Rd. In 2/10ths of a mile turn right on Kitchens Branch Road. Home is approximately half a mile on the left. From Waynesville, get on US-23 South/US-74 West. Go approximately 15 miles and take a right on Steeple Rd. At the end of the road, take a left on Skyland Dr. In approximately 7/10ths of a mile, turn right on Monteith Branch Rd. In 3/10ths of a mile, turn left on Frosty Ridge Rd. In 2/10ths of a mile, turn right on Kitchens Branch Road. Home is approximately half a mile on the left. GPS is correct and will get you there.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,675
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Jackson County
APN: 7642-47-8949
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1651
Living Area: 1651
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,651
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1651
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.