$2,395,000
$300K PRICE DROP

2223 Scarlet Ridge Sylva, NC 28779

Cullowhee Area

Estimated payment $15,638/month

Total Views 33,108
3 Beds
4 Baths
4,454 Sq Ft
$538 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 17.72 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Open Floorplan
  • Near a National Forest
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

Perched at a rare 4,000-foot elevation and bordering 39,000 acres of Nantahala National Forest, 2223 Scarlet Ridge is a masterfully crafted mountaintop estate where architecture, engineering, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Designed to capture sweeping long-range views while remaining naturally protected from extreme weather, the home offers cooler summer temperatures, dramatic cloud inversions below, and exceptional privacy.
This handcrafted timber-frame residence showcases cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that reflects both refined craftsmanship and deep respect for the surrounding landscape. Built to endure, the home features superior construction including a reinforced concrete foundation, Structural Insulated Panel walls, fiber-cement siding, high-performance windows, and advanced systems designed specifically for high-elevation living. Modern comforts include a three-zone dual-fuel HVAC system with energy recovery ventilation, whole-house generator, instant hot water, pristine private well water, and a high-efficiency cast-iron wood-burning stove. Set on 17.72 private acres with trails, open meadow, and direct access to protected wilderness, the land offers unmatched connection to nature. From expansive terraces to forest paths and sweeping 40+ mile views, this is a mountain retreat as intelligent as it is breathtaking.This property is a must see to appreciate all it has to offer.

Listing Agent

Christy Mitchell

Great Smokys Realty Brokerage Email: Christy@4smokys.com License #308232 Listed on: 02/01/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 17.72 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Steep Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $92 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Air Filtration System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Power Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Cane Creek Ridge Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association
  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7660-48-6827

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

17.72 Acres

HOA Fees

$92 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Restrictions: Building,Deed,Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Square Feet,Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 537.72
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: Christy@4smokys.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2209
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 653
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Filtration System, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2862
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1592
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Area: 4454
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Storm Window(s)
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Basement: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Exclusions: Blink cameras
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 1100.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 7660-48-6827
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.72
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Price Changed $2,395,000 -11.1% $538 / Sq Ft
02/01/2026 02/01/26 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $605 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

About the Listing Agent

Christy Mitchell
Christy Mitchell

Great Smokys Realty

(828) 501-0622

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Originally from a small town in Northwest Missouri, I embarked on a new chapter and made the move to North Carolina several years ago. Having spent over a decade immersed in the world of radio and television in Arizona and South Carolina, I decided to seize the opportunity to revitalize my career. Fueled by a lifelong passion for real estate, I set forth on this new path.
My extensive background as a business manager in the media has equipped me with invaluable skills that seamlessly

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Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4336305

Canopy MLS
North Carolina Jackson County Sylva 28723

2223 Scarlet Ridge, Sylva, NC

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