OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2022 for $2.6M

$2,652,918

•

5,475

sq ft

787 E Spark Chaser Rd #16, NC 28779

About this home

Hand-crafted, rustic southern elegance describe the elements to welcome you to your incredible Al Platt custom designed home. Reclaimed wood, granite, and five fireplaces all locally sourced materials offer a sense of heritage into this beautiful space. Abundant windows provide natural light creating a bright and airy feel throughout. The open kitchen and keeping room suite are ideal to gather and entertain. The main level suite features a spa-like bath and two walk-in closets. The lower level, accessible by stairway or elevator, has a large family room, kitchenette, and three guest suites. Year-round outdoor living with two oversized heated, screened porches, flagstone courtyard, oversized fire pit, and fenced in yard. Nestled on close to 2 acres and surrounded by conservation land to assure your privacy will never be disturbed yet minutes away to all the amenities. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a gated, private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land.

Single-familyProperty Type

2010Year Built

1.92 acresLot Size

$485Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Harry Redfearn • Balsam Mountain Real Estate

Contact: harry@pmclifestyle.com

Bought with Harry Redfearn • Balsam Mountain Real Estate

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3765171

Redfin Estimate

$2,652,918

$53K since sold in May 2022$73K since August

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This home's estimate is 18% higher than the average sale price ($2.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$4,187,500
A
4 beds4.5 baths5,408 sq ft
139 Back Bone Way #200, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 27, 2026
$780,500
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,367 sq ft
69 Blowing Ridge Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$3,800,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,603 sq ft
3921 Preserve Rd #148, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,150,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,962 sq ft
220 Dulcimer Ln, Waynesville, NC 28786
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,270,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,700 sq ft
110 Soaring Mountain Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786
SOLD OCT 9, 2025
$2,300,000
F
3 beds4 baths3,012 sq ft
85 Back Bone Way, Sylva, NC 28779

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Market trends in 28779, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$371K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

83d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 9 HRS AGO
$899,000
8 beds8 baths5,712 sq ft
376 Preservation Trl, Sylva, NC 28086
NEW 11 HRS AGO
$1,790,000
16 beds9 baths10,912 sq ft
534 Preservation Trl, Sylva, NC 28779
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$165,000
3 beds1 bath912 sq ft
908 Blanton Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$535,000
3 beds2 baths1,803 sq ft
405 Sunshine Acres, Sylva, NC 28779
$135,000
2 beds3 baths1,782 sq ft
245 Adobe Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$275,000
3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
13 Cattail Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
$199,000
1 bed1 bath282 sq ft
145 Kingfisher Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
$385,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,879 sq ft
144 Cherry St, Sylva, NC 28779
3D WALKTHROUGH
$550,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,532 sq ft
186 Sylvan Heights Dr, Sylva, NC 28773
$749,999
3 beds3.5 baths3,099 sq ft
391 Grand Vista Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
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Sale history for 787 E Spark Chaser Rd #16

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7672-11-0332

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Feb 7, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 579
Parking Features: Carport, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space(s)
Other Parking: (Parking Spaces: 3+)
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Open Parking

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 3
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Lower: 3
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 2

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement, Exterior Entry, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Fire Pit, Gas Starter, Gas Vented, Keeping Room, Living Room, Porch, Primary Bedroom, Propane, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fresh Air Ventilation, Geothermal, Radiant Floor, Zoned
Cooling Information: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 832
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 416
Sq. Ft. Unheated Lower: 416

Interior Features
Room Count: 17
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
Door Features: Pocket Doors

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Metal, Shingle/Shake, Stone, Wood
Roof: Shingle, Metal

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Terrace
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Fencing: Fenced

Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Equestrian Facilities, Riding Trail

Property Information
Other Equipment: Generator
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars, Bath Raised Toilet, Roll-In Shower, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Lever Door Handles, Elevator, Entry Slope less than 1 foot, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Mobility Friendly Flooring, No Interior Steps, Thresholds 5/8 Inches, Zero-Grade Entry, Other - See Remarks
Zoning: RES
Zoning Specification: RES

Lot Information
Lot Features: Paved, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.923
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.923
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Propane, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed

HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association
Association Email: tjones@balsammountain.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $5,500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 5500.00

School Information
Elementary School: Scotts Creek
Middle Or Junior High School: Scotts Creek
High School: Smoky Mountain

Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, take I-40 West to Exit 27 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway). Follow the highway through Waynesville towards the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sylva. At mile marker 90, move to the left lane. You will see a turning lane just ahead, for a left onto Preserve Road. From Sylva, after passing mile marker 89 and Sugar Loaf Road on your right, Preserve Road will be the next right turn. After turning onto Preserve Road, the Sales Gallery is the first left.

Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7672-11-0332

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 7, 2022

Other

Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Green Sustainability: Recycled Materials, Salvaged Materials

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 5475
Living Area: 5475
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 5,475
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2766
Sq. Ft. Lower: 2709
Building Area Total: 5475
Foundation Details: Slab, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Service, Security System

Team Information
List Office AOR: Charlotte Regional Realtor Association

Around this home

Schools

Scotts Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

Smoky Mountain High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

6 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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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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Estimated sale price

$2.52M – $3.05M

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Home values near 787 E Spark Chaser Rd #16

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
787 East Spark Chaser Rd, Sylva, NC 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5527 Sq. Ft.	$3,609,494
220 Brow Log Way, Sylva, NC 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5428 Sq. Ft.	$3,053,881

Address	Redfin Estimate
184 Bearing Tree Way, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4249 Sq. Ft.	$3,301,931
42 Broomtail Way, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2710 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,015

Address	Redfin Estimate
184 Bearing Tree Way, Sylva, NC 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6510 Sq. Ft.	$3,175,578
9 Brow Log Way, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,138,669

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