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Off market oct 2021 for $255K

$370,537

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,001/mo

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1,200

sq ft

686 Thunderbird Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

About this home

Are you ready to escape the hustle and bustle and discover peaceful mountain living? Come on home! Sit on the spacious covered front porch and watch the wildlife enjoy the area! (deer, turkey, rabbits and birds galore! This 3/2 home offers a peaceful quiet setting with over 2 acres of property to call your own. Main level living with a beautiful stone fireplace, spacious great room with vaulted ceiling and a huge master bedroom with walk-in closet Lower level is not included in the square footage but provides additional bedroom, wood stove , and bonus room for family or game room. Back deck is home to many flowers and the birds just love it here! Large workshop below house on lower side of property.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

2.27 acresLot Size

$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Kim Preston • Keller Williams Great Smokies

Bought with Amy Wright • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

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Redfin Estimate

$370,537

$116K since sold in October 2021$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.4% higher than the average sale price ($369K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$315,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,255 sq ft
2916 Blanton Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$435,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
264 Westridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,192 sq ft
897 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$315,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
43 Willdee Way, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD NOV 13, 2025
$380,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,534 sq ft
24 Deerfield Ln, Sylva, NC 28779

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Market trends in 28779, NC

Last updated September 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

NEW 2 HRS AGO
$499,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
132 132 Lloyd Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
NEW 6 HRS AGO
$199,000
2 beds1 bath779 sq ft
664 Woodfin Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
NEW 6 HRS AGO
$299,900
3 beds2 baths1,503 sq ft
1480 Old Settlement Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
NEW 7 HRS AGO
$434,900
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
137 Patterson Dr, Dillsboro, NC 28725
NEW 27 HRS AGO
$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
$349,900
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
126 Locust Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$675,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,353 sq ft
180 Paw Paw Cv, Sylva, NC 28779
$159,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
2118 Pumpkintown Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
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Sale history for 686 Thunderbird Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,217

$36,020 + $316,305

$352,325

2025

$1,217 (+15.2%)

$36,020 + $316,305

$352,325

2024

$1,057

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2023

$1,057

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2022

$1,057 (−4.4%)

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2021

$1,105 (+27.2%)

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2020

$868

$48,200 + $231,710

$279,910

2019

$868

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2018

$868 (+2.4%)

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2017

$848

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2016

$847 (+5.9%)

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2014

$800

$44,650 + $211,270

$255,920

Tax history for 686 Thunderbird Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,217

$36,020 + $316,305

$352,325

2025

$1,217 (+15.2%)

$36,020 + $316,305

$352,325

2024

$1,057

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2023

$1,057

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2022

$1,057 (−4.4%)

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2021

$1,105 (+27.2%)

$48,200 + $196,950

$245,150

2020

$868

$48,200 + $231,710

$279,910

2019

$868

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2018

$868 (+2.4%)

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2017

$848

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2016

$847 (+5.9%)

$38,350 + $168,000

$206,350

2014

$800

$44,650 + $211,270

$255,920

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,474

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7661-63-1550

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Garage - 1 Car

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Basement
Room 1 Beds Total: 2
Room 2 Beds Total: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Room 1 Baths Full: 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Great Room,Kitchen,Primary Bedroom

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom(s),Rec Room

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level

Great Room Information
Great Room Level: Main

Recreation Room Information
Recreation Room Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Dining Area Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Great Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room, Bedroom 2
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Garage Shop, Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Porch: Deck
Doors Windows: g-Insulated Door(s)
Exterior Features: Workshop

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain View, Open Lot
Lot Size Area: 2.27
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Square Feet
Restrictions Description: 1000 minimum

HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified

Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 23/74 to Blanton Branch Road (SR 1709 ) Follow road to top where you will see Falling Leaf Trail on the left. Stay left at mailboxes. DO NOT take the first Thunderbird Rd. on the left. Instead, continue on until you see Chub Road on the right. Take Chub Road and then take a right onto Thunderbird. First home on left.(sign) Please have clients follow closely if following you!

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,474
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7661-63-1550

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Other

Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1200
Living Area: 1200
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1200
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1200
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished

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Schools

Scotts Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 18 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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Home values near 686 Thunderbird Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Thunderbird Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$274,337
469 Thunderbird Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1062 Sq. Ft.	$235,067

Address	Redfin Estimate
621 Thunderbird Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$627,888
130 Chub Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$490,029

Address	Redfin Estimate
456 Thunderbird Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$563,526
1249 Falling Leaf Trail, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$443,532

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