Endless opportunity awaits! Come see this quaint split-level home on almost 6 acres. The home features a spacious den downstairs plus an inviting sunroom off of the living area on the main floor - the perfect spot for enjoying a cup of coffee or tea before starting the day! Enjoy 270 degree, year-round views of the Sylva area and the Great Smoky Mountains! Outside, you’ll find ample garden space, and an orchard with mature apple, pear and peach trees; plus many berry vines - storage building with root cellar, and an old-fashioned woodshed make it complete - perfect for starting a small homestead! Vacation home or short-term rental is also a possibility, as the location is ideal Convenient access to the 23/74 Bypass, only three miles from Downtown Sylva, 7.5 miles from Western Carolina University, and just a short drive to Dillsboro, Cherokee, and Franklin as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial
Roof: Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Porch: Deck,Glass
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Green Area, Long Range View, Mountain View, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Winter View, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 5.79
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None
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 US-23 S/US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expressway, turn on to Steeple Road, then turn left onto Old 19-23/Skyland Dr. Go .8 miles then turn right onto Monteith Branch Rd. House is .7 miles on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Jackson County
APN: 7642-77-1697
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1365
Living Area: 1365
Below Grade Finished Area: 290
Sq. Ft. Upper: 556
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 519
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1365
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Outside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished, Block
Structure Type: Split Level
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 22 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
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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