Inside city limits yet private and tucked in the trees this small getaway may be just what you are looking for. This 2 bedroom/ 1 bathroom cozy cottage is just off Savannah Drive and is within walking distance to town. Currently used as a rental and has a good rental history. Home also comes with additional lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
Listed by Kimberly Preston• Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Contact: 8285864616
Bought with Adam Koonts• Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Good location, convenient to town. sits in heavily wooded lot with small branch and privacy. Great home for single, couple or rental investment property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$852 (+24.0%)
$51,250 + $183,310
$234,560
2024
$687
$47,300 + $100,600
$147,900
2023
$687 (+13.4%)
$47,300 + $100,600
$147,900
2022
$606 (+9.6%)
$47,300 + $79,240
$126,540
2021
$553 (+55.3%)
$47,300 + $79,240
$126,540
2020
$356
$47,300 + $79,240
$126,540
2019
$356
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
2018
$356 (+2.1%)
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
2017
$349 (+0.2%)
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
2016
$348
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
Tax history for 9 Laurel Br
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$852 (+24.0%)
$51,250 + $183,310
$234,560
2024
$687
$47,300 + $100,600
$147,900
2023
$687 (+13.4%)
$47,300 + $100,600
$147,900
2022
$606 (+9.6%)
$47,300 + $79,240
$126,540
2021
$553 (+55.3%)
$47,300 + $79,240
$126,540
2020
$356
$47,300 + $79,240
$126,540
2019
$356
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
2018
$356 (+2.1%)
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
2017
$349 (+0.2%)
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
2016
$348
$33,110 + $38,410
$71,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
948
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7631-96-2433
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Master Downstairs
Window Features: Screens
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate
Fireplace Features: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size Area: 42,688.8
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.98
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $650
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Fairview
High School: Smoky Mountain
Location Information
Directions: Savannah Drive behind Jackson County Public Library to Laurel Branch on left to first driveway on the left. Look for the yellow signs. Driveway ends in yard so please make appointment.
Subdivision Name: Courtland Heights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 948
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Jackson County
APN: 7631-96-2433
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8285864616
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
7 days above 96° 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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