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Property Description
Dreaming of a mountain cabin on the water with plenty of room for a garden and room for a few rental units for extra money? Want convenience to shopping, restaurants, schools and paved road access? How about all of that and water, sewer, state maintained roads? This is your opportunity! Exceptional river frontage property offering in the mountains of western North Carolina! This level 1.67 acre parcel with a cabin overlooking the river features 400 feet of frontage on the beautiful Tuckaseegee River, popularly referred to as "The Tuck". Featured as a primary river for rainbow trout dry fly fishing, the Tuck is a year round outdoor recreation destination. Ideally positioned in Dillsboro area on North River Road (NCSR 1359) and just off US23/441, the primary north/south roading leading from Atlanta to Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Asheville area. Dillsboro is the intersection of 23/441 and US 74, the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway. The property's location combines easy accessibility with privacy in a scenic setting along the river but features water and sewer served by the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer with four (4) taps in place. The parcel's flat topography, expansive river frontage and generous road frontage creates a compelling canvas for a boutique lodge, riverfront nursery, curated short-term rental concept or private estate. The choices are unlimited. While the property adjoins both of the towns of Dillsboro and Sylva, there is no zoning, allowing a broad range of residential options and affordability with no municipal taxes! Present uses of the property include a park model rental which has produced a substantial income in a modified short term rental (3 months and longer). The owners have a two bedroom, two bath cabin overlooking the river and features a covered porch with hot tub overlooking the river. The river frontage area has been terraced down to the river and is included in the flood plain but the great majority of the property is high enough not to be in the food plain. Hurricane Helene's heavy rains brought the water level up and into the terraced areas but did not encroach onto the level parts of the parcel! Opportunies offering this combination of infrastructure, road and river frontage, location and flexibility along the Tuckaseegee River are rare and this presents both a lifestyle asset and a compelling long-term investment.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 522 N River Rd
General
- Price: $895,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4361306
- Updated: Today (3/27/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Cable Prewire, Hot Tub, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Street Lights, None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space(s), RV Access/Parking, Other - See Remarks
Location
- County: Jackson
School Information
- Elementary School: Fairview
- Middle School: Fairview
- High School: Smoky Mountain
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless
Utilities
- Sewer: County Sewer
- Water: County Water
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Main/1st Level: 1,008 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2024
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
- Elevation (Approx.): 1500
- Lot Features: Cleared, Flood Fringe Area, Level, River Front, Wooded, Views
Water Features
- Water Front Name: Tuckasegee River
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Property ID: 7631-44-4029
- Lot Number: 2235/1790-1792
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Schools
Schools serving 522 N River Rd
School District:Jackson County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fairview Elementary, Sylva, NC 251 Big Orange Way, Sylva, NC 28779 | K-8 | 2.9 mi |
Jackson Co Early College 404 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Smoky Mountain High 100 Smoky Mountain Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 2.8 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 522 N River Rd
Date
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Source
3/27/2026
Listed
$895,000
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MLS
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522 N River Road, Sylva, NC 28779 (MLS# 4361306) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 522 N River Road is currently listed for $895,000 and was received on March 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 522 N River 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.

