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Property Description
YOUR PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN ESCAPE - BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS "¢ 1.14 ACRES "¢ NO HOA Welcome to your charming rustic mountain retreat, offering 3 bedrooms, a bonus room, and 2 bathrooms on a serene 1.14-acre lot with beautiful mountain views. Inside, you'll find a new larger primary bedroom on the main level and an updated kitchen, with a new prep center that gives the kitchen plenty of counter space. Both bathrooms have been updated bathrooms, along with a cozy stone fireplace that adds warmth and character. The flexible downstairs layout offers plenty of space for family and guests, plus potential for expansion or a mother-in-law suite. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the deck, surrounded by the beauty of the mountains. The property features paved road access and a gravel driveway, along with a large carport and garage providing plenty of parking, storage, or workshop space. There's even more to look forward to! A community park with a creek and walking path as you enter the development. NO HOA! Enjoy the freedom and privacy of mountain living without HOA restrictions. The location has easy and convenient access to the nearby towns of Dillsboro and Sylva. Quaint downtown Dillsboro is only 8 minutes away, offering charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and local attractions. Sylva, the county seat, is just 12 minutes away, providing additional shopping, dining, breweries, and everyday conveniences. Franklin, Bryson City, and Cherokee are not much further away. Our nearby outdoor adventures are beckoning you with tubing, kayaking, fishing for our infamous species of trout in the rivers and creeks, and with hiking on our scenic trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend mountain getaway, investment opportunity, or a home with room to grow, this property offers a rare combination of mountain views, privacy, rustic charm, modern updates, and convenient access nearby towns. Come claim your own piece of the Smoky Mountains!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 298 Timbuktu Rd
General
- Price: $369,900
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4374414
- Updated: 9/7/2026
- Added to Site: 142 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Attic Other, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Great Room, Propane, Gas Log, Great Room, Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Filtration System, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Lower Level
Additional Information
- Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Description: 360 Sq. Ft.
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side
Location
- County: Jackson
- Driving Directions: From Sylva/Dillsboro: Take 441 S for 7.5 miles. Turn right on Betty's Creek Rd. Take the immediate right on Greenway, past the park take the left onto Timbuktu Rd. Go 1/4 of a mile on Timbuktu and take the right. Signs.
School Information
- Elementary School: Scotts Creek
- Middle School: Scotts Creek
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Community Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin, Rustic, Traditional
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Rough Sawn, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Roof: Metal
- Lower: 704 Sq. Ft.
- Main/1st Level: 794 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1976
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
- Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Rolling Slope, Views
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 7529-30-3025
- Plat: 16/913
- Lot Number: 2416-591
Listed by Sundog Realty, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 298 Timbuktu Rd
School District:Jackson County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fairview Elementary, Sylva, NC 251 Big Orange Way, Sylva, NC 28779 | K-8 | 6.3 mi |
Jackson Co Early College 404 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 5.6 mi |
Smoky Mountain High 100 Smoky Mountain Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 6.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 298 Timbuktu Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/05/2026
Price Increased
$369,900
2.78%
MLS
7/19/2026
Price Reduced
$359,900
-7.69%
MLS
5/21/2026
Price Reduced
$389,900
-2.5%
MLS
4/29/2026
Listed
$399,900
53.22%
MLS
3/16/2026
Sold
$261,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 298 Timbuktu Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$566
43%
$148,837
43%
2023
$395
-24%
$103,960
—
2022
$520
10%
$103,960
—
2021
$471
15%
$103,960
21%
2020
$411
—
$86,130
—
2018
$411
—
$86,130
—
2019
$411
2%
$86,130
—
2016
$403
8%
$86,130
-17%
2014
$374
—
$103,700
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2013
$374
—
$103,700
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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298 Timbuktu Road, Sylva, NC 28779 (MLS# 4374414) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 298 Timbuktu Road is currently listed for $369,900 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 298 Timbuktu Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sylva? You can browse all Sylva real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

