NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 Althea Ridge Rd Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva Area

Estimated Value: $1,086,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,184 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 3, 2025

Last sale price $1,035,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,154 / mo

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 7.71 Acre Lot
  • Spa
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2025

Discover your mountain paradise with this luxurious estate featuring 3 beds, 2.5 baths, and 7.71 unrestricted acres. (Adjoining tract of 5.58 acres available to negotiate) The home offers an open floor plan that maximizes natural light and stunning mountain views from every room. Enjoy the beauty of nature from the expansive wrap-around porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The property also includes two large garages—50x75 and 40x50—providing ample storage for vehicles, equipment, or a home business. With its seamless blend of elegance, functionality, and breathtaking scenery, this estate is the ultimate retreat. Don't worry about loss of power with your backup generator! Cable internet recently installed at property. Don't miss out—schedule your private tour today and experience mountain living at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandi Norman

Jackson County Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 8288829888 License #325466 Listed on: 12/01/2024

Co-Listed By

Jayne Buchanan

Jackson County Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 8288829888 License #228151

Last Buyer's Agent

Board Member Non

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,420

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 7.71 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 6 Garage Spaces | 3 Attached and 3 Detached
  • 3 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Open Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,184 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Great Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Scotts Creek Elementary And Middle School
  • Smoky Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7673330255

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,420

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

7.71 Acres

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.71
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 259190
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-882-9888
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: From Sylva merge onto hwy 23/74 E and travel 6.1 miles T/L on Crawford Cemetary Rd and travel 0.7 miles to Left on Althea Rdg Rd. Travel to address 153 on left. No directional pointers (to prevent drive-bys) but there will be a for sale sign at address.
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa, Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Great Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 3184
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 135.9375
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 124.8611
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132.4653
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 18.25
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 261.5833
  • Room Dining Room Area: 277.4375

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Allow RVs, Elevation over 3000, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted
  • View: View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 9
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage-Triple Attached, Garage-Triple Detached, Carport-Triple Attached, Other Carport-See Remarks, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, See Remarks
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Owned
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Scotts Creek
  • High School: Smoky Mountain
  • Middle Or Junior School: Scotts Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 335847.6
  • Parcel #: 7673330255

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2420.35
  • Tax Book Number: 2243

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2024
Closed on
Mar 3, 2025
Sold by
Seller's Agent
Brandi Norman
Jackson County Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Board Member Non
List Price
$1,070,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.27%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$1,086,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2018
Closed on
Jul 25, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melissa Rogers
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Trousdale
Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc
List Price
$540,000
Sold Price
$540,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.32%
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
0.0373%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,035,000 None Listed On Document
$540,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $505,000
Previous Owner $458,854
Previous Owner $470,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $214,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold $1,035,000 -3.3% $325 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2024 12/01/24 For Sale $1,070,000 +98.1% $336 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Sold $540,000 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/29/2019 06/29/19 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2018 06/25/18 For Sale $540,000 -- $171 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,450 $907,858 $90,470 $817,388
2024 $2,295 $604,040 $78,000 $526,040
2023 $2,295 $604,040 $78,000 $526,040
2022 $2,420 $604,040 $78,000 $526,040
2021 $2,295 $604,040 $78,000 $526,040
2020 $2,106 $532,200 $87,340 $444,860
2019 $2,022 $532,200 $87,340 $444,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26039403

APN: 7673-33-0255

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