374 Rideway street, sylva

Quality Craftsmanship Meets Downtown Sylva Convenience

Built with care by its original owner, this custom-designed home brings together quality craftsmanship and an unbeatable in-town location. Set on a generous 1.03-acre lot, a rare find within Sylva's city limits, the property offers the best of both worlds: the space and privacy of a larger lot, plus the convenience of city living. 

Step inside and you'll notice the details right away: warm hardwood floors underfoot, a striking tongue-and-groove ceiling overhead, a kitchen full of custom cabinetry and other thoughtful custom touches like built-in bookcases, the kind of details that only come from a home designed and built by its owner. The main floor bath offers a peaceful retreat with a soaking tub, supplied by a propane on-demand water heater, perfect for unwinding after a long day. A durable propane cast iron furnace keeps things comfortable and efficient through the winter months, while double French doors open onto the front deck, inviting in natural light and creating an easy flow between indoor comfort and outdoor relaxation. 

Location is everything here. Mark Watson Park, the public library, and downtown Sylva's shops, breweries, and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. Located in the Plott Balsam Mountains of Jackson County, Sylva offers small-town charm with everything you need close at hand. This is a home built to last, in a location that's hard to beat. This is your chance to put down roots in one of Western North Carolina's most walkable, welcoming towns.

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Charming Mountain Town with Rich Heritage and Endless Adventure

Sylva is a picturesque small town in Jackson County at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy a stroll down its "All American" Main Street, filled with local restaurants, charming stores, galleries, bookshops, and breweries. Throughout the year, Sylva hosts numerous events, including the lively Greening Up the Mountain street festival to welcome spring and the Concerts on the Creek series during the summer.

One of the town's highlights is the historic Jackson County Courthouse on Main Street, built in 1914 and considered the "most photographed courthouse" in North Carolina. Reach the courthouse by climbing 107 steps from Main Street and enjoy a stunning view of downtown Sylva and the surrounding mountains.

This town knows how to celebrate, and it does so year-round with events that bring locals and visitors together in the heart of downtown and beyond.

The year kicks off with the beloved Greening Up the Mountains Festival each April, a celebration of Appalachian culture featuring 150+ vendors, live music, and a community 5K. Come fall, Treat Street transforms downtown into a family-friendly Halloween block party, and the holidays are ushered in with a festive Christmas Tree Lighting and the multi-week Shop & Stroll Saturdays in December.

Sylva’s Concerts on the Creek series is a highlight of the summer, offering free live music every Friday evening from late May through August. Held at the picturesque Bridge Park, it’s a local favorite for food trucks, cold drinks, and dancing as the sun sets behind the mountains.