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Riverfront property ready to build on the Tuckasegee River. This beautiful riverfront lot offers the perfect setting for your dream home or a lucrative vacation rental. Nestled on the banks of the scenic Tuckasegee River, this property comes with city water access, sewer access, power and natural gas, making it truly build-ready. According to FEMA, the designated building area is not in a floodplain, providing peace of mind and flexibility for development. FEMA documents are attached. Anglers will love that this stretch of the Tuckasegee is hatchery-supported and renowned for trout fishing. The location is also a standout—just one mile from Western Carolina University (WCU) and a short drive to downtown Sylva, offering both convenience and charm. Whether you're envisioning a full-time residence or a vacation rental investment, this lot checks all the boxes. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of riverfront paradise! Plans have been approved for a greenway trail across the river. City water, city sewer, power and natural gas are all available.

Lot 4 Bayside Drive Unit #4, Sylva

$179,000

4415195 MLS

Lot 5 Bayside Drive Unit #5, Sylva

$125,000

4293178 MLS

Riverfront property ready to build on the Tuckasegee River. This beautiful riverfront lot offers the perfect setting for your dream home or a lucrative vacation rental. Nestled on the banks of the scenic Tuckasegee River, this property comes with city water access, sewer access, and power, making it truly build-ready. According to FEMA, the designated building area is not in a floodplain, providing peace of mind and flexibility for development. FEMA documents are attached. Anglers will love that this stretch of the Tuckasegee is hatchery-supported and renowned for trout fishing. The location is also a standout—just one mile from Western Carolina University (WCU) and a short drive to downtown Sylva, offering both convenience and charm. A greenway across the river has been approved. Whether you're envisioning a full-time residence or a vacation rental investment, this lot checks all the boxes. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of riverfront paradise!

Lot 8 Bayside Drive Unit #8, Sylva

$330,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4228594 MLS

Turn Key Mountain Living on The Beautiful Tuckasegee River! This fully furnished modern cottage is perched above the Tuckasegee River on over an acre of land with level green space and 164 feet of river frontage. Private, peaceful and just minutes away from Historic Webster, Dillsboro, Downtown Sylva and all that this coveted area has to offer. The cottage has been thoughtfully updated and boasts true indoor-outdoor living with a wrap around covered deck overlooking the river. Additional stand out features include new HVAC, new deck, hardwood floors, open concept floor plan, abundance of windows, modern interior design, fresh exterior and interior paint, and an attractive oversized storage shed near the river to keep your fishing gear, bikes, water toys & more. Please come see!

1152 South River Road, Sylva

$675,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4094342 MLS

Escape to your private oasis on the Tuckaseigee River! Boasting 9.96 Acres, this lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with Bonus Room is located on the river's edge and comes mostly furnished. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or tubing on the cool waters of the river. The covered front porch stretches the entire length of the house, and there is a firepit near the river. The spacious living and kitchen area features a gorgeous rock fireplace with a live-edge mantel and pitched roof rough-cut pine walls. The kitchen is equipped with shaker-style cabinets, a tile backsplash, and newer appliances. The house also has a mountain view, a hot tub, and a unique domed grill cover. The owners have enjoyed countless hours of fun at this wonderful home, which is perfect for VACATION RENTALS. The concrete-floored partial basement provides ample storage space, and the property also includes PIN#7622-71-8070. Come see what all the talk is about and experience the tranquility of riverside living! GATED.

493 Cowee Tunnel Road, Sylva

$364,990

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4054139 MLS

Recently renovated! Now, with indoor access to the basement. Dont miss this riverfront beauty!! Located minutes from Western Carolina University.

99 Bayside Drive, Sylva

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Homes with Waterfront in Sylva, NC

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Sylva Market — Homes with Waterfront Comparison

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Sylva

Homes with Waterfront

inventory

Active Listings

369

Sold (Past 6 Mo.)

190

Under Contract

pricing

Avg. List Price

$541,583

$179,000

Cost / Sq. Ft.

$359

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typical home

Living Area

2,356 ft²

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Avg. Beds

3.0

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Avg. Baths

2.8

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Days on Market

264

Homes with Waterfront in Sylva: Market Data

Data as of October 21, 2026 (MLS snapshot; listings below update live)

Jon Tharp Homes' review of MLS data as of October 21, 2026 shows 2 active listings for Sylva homes with waterfront. Listings like these do not come up often in Sylva. That is about 1% of the 369 active listings in Sylva across every property type. Over the past six months, 1 listing in this search sold. With so few listings, setting up a listing alert is the easiest way to learn of the next one.

Homes with Waterfront in Sylva, NC, October 21, 2026
Measure	Value
Active listings	2
All active listings in Sylva, every property type	369
Sold, past six months	1

Homes with Waterfront in other cities

Jackson County: 76 active, median $370,000
Lake Lure: 40 active, median $744,450
McDowell County: 35 active, median $999,000
Sapphire: 25 active, median $389,000
Nebo: 23 active, median $749,000

Market questions

How many Sylva homes with waterfront are on the market?

There were 2 Sylva homes with waterfront for sale as of October 21, 2026, based on Jon Tharp Homes' review of MLS data.

How do Sylva homes with waterfront compare with other cities?

As of October 21, 2026, there were 2 Sylva homes with waterfront for sale. In the same search, Jackson County had 76 homes with waterfront for sale at a median list price of $370,000, Lake Lure had 40 homes with waterfront for sale at a median list price of $744,450 and McDowell County had 35 homes with waterfront for sale at a median list price of $999,000.

How many Sylva homes with waterfront sold in the past six months?

There was 1 sale of Sylva homes with waterfront in the six months before October 21, 2026.

How do Sylva homes with waterfront compare with all active listings in Sylva?

As of October 21, 2026, there were 2 Sylva homes with waterfront for sale, out of 369 active listings in Sylva across every property type.

Listing data courtesy of Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc.

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