521 Duchess Drive

Sylva, NC
$ 529,900 Beds 1 Baths 1 Sq 420
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A property that offers what buyers search years to find: usable mountain land, privacy, views, and infrastructure already complete. Tucked at the end of a quiet road just minutes from U.S. Route 441, this remarkable 4.77-acre property unfolds into three large, flat, dividable mountain parcels — an uncommon find in Western North Carolina, especially with infrastructure already in place. Here, mornings begin with layered mountain light, evenings end under extraordinary star-filled skies, and every part of the land invites a different vision: a private retreat, a compound, additional homes, or an investment with rare built-in readiness. A thoughtfully designed tiny home anchors the property, featuring a first-floor office/flex space, loft sleeping area, and matching custom storage shed — all positioned to take in the surrounding views. Native oak, poplar, pine, azalea, rhododendron, and dogwood frame the property naturally, creating beauty in every season. What makes this property especially compelling is that so much of the groundwork is already complete: • Private well • Underground electric • Three installed septic systems • High-speed WIFI internet via Starlink • Partially paved driveway • Quick easy access off 441 Each parcel offers beautiful views and usable terrain — increasingly rare in mountain settings where steep land often limits possibilities. Private and peaceful, yet only minutes from the conveniences of town and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this is the kind of property buyers remember long after they leave. Some properties are simply land. This one invites a future.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 529,900
  • City
  • Sylva
  • Bedrooms
  • 1
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • JACKSON
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Jackson County
  • Lot Size
  • 4.77 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28779
  • Sqr Footage
  • 420
  • Year Built
  • 2022
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 4376889
Listed By: Collective Realty LLC; 704-705-8008
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 420
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Ductless,Electric
Cooling Ductless,Electric
Utilities Wired Internet Available,Other - See Remarks
Roof Metal
Appliances Other
Development Status Completed
HOA Fee 175
Construction Materials Metal
Year Built 2022
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 7620-95-6781
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Jackson
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA Yes
Subdivision Name Serenity Valley
Garage Y/N No
Full Baths 1
Directions 441 to Sutton Branch. Right turn on Duchess Dr.
High School Unspecified
City Sylva
Association Name Serenity Valley
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Unspecified
Middle/Junior High School Unspecified
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo Required
Construction Type On Frame Modular
Tax Assessed Value 270362
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Other - See Remarks
Basement Other
Basement (Y/N) No
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 420
Laundry Features In Bathroom
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Baths 1
SqFt Main 420
Bedroom 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Driveway
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 4.77
Foundation Details None
Road Surface Type Asphalt,Gravel,Paved,Other
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Hickory, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unspecified Elementary School
Middle School Unspecified Middle School
High School Unspecified High School

Price History

5/1/2026 Listed $549,900
9/4/2026 4% - $529,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28779

Price
AVG $1.1M
$530K
Year Built
AVG 1991
2022
Visits
AVG 188
287
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521 Duchess Drive Sylva, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $529900 with 420 sqft and a lot size of 4.77 Acres Acre(s). 521 Duchess Drive Sylva has 1 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 2022. The property's zip code is 28779 which is in Sylva, NC

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