NOT LISTED FOR SALE

289 Utica Trail Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva Area

Estimated Value: $477,000 - $497,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$317/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 13, 2026

Last sale price $479,000 $313 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,820 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.69 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of April 2026

At the end of a quiet paved drive, tucked into 3.69 wooded acres, this newer cabin greets you with layered mountain views that stretch across every season. Mornings begin on the covered porch, coffee in hand, watching the light roll across the ridgelines. Evenings end by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, where the fire's glow reflects off the vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and fills the open living space with warmth. Designed for easy, single-level living, the layout feels both open and intimate—ideal for hosting friends after a day on the trails or enjoying a peaceful night in. The primary suite offers its own private bath, creating a comfortable retreat at day's end. Windows frame the landscape, keeping the outdoors ever-present. Though the setting feels worlds away, downtown Sylva is just minutes from your door. A detached carport and EV charging add modern convenience, while hiking, rafting, biking, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are all within easy reach. Here, mountain living unfolds naturally private, effortless, and deeply connected to the beauty of Western North Carolina.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristie Brennan

Vignette Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8284596025 License #316453 Listed on: 02/18/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Board Member Non

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,539

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 3.69 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Carver Mtn Est Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7652609485

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,539

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

3.69 Acres

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.69
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Carver Mtn Est
  • Directions: From US-23 N/US-74 E, take Beta Circle Rd exit. Right on Beta Circle Rd, left on Cope Creek Rd, left on Carver Mountain Valley Rd, continue to Utica Trl. Property is on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Single, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2017
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 1530
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private
  • View: Long Range View, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Board & Batten Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Carport-Double Detached, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 120
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 160736.4
  • Parcel #: 7652609485

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1539.39
  • Tax Book Number: 2234

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2026
Closed on
Apr 8, 2026
Sold by
Mackey Joseph Raymond & Jennifer Lynn Co
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristie Brennan
Vignette Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Board Member Non
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$479,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.01%
Views
109
Current Estimated Value
$485,313

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,313
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.41%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2019
Closed on
Mar 26, 2019
Sold by
Cook Jacob T and Cook Brittany G
Bought by
Costello-Mackey J L and Mackey Joseph R
Seller's Agent
Julie Phillips
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Buyer's Agent
Julie Phillips
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$257,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2017
Sold by
Hometrust Bank
Bought by
Cook Jacob T and Cook Brittany G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2013
Sold by
Norton Jena B
Bought by
Hometrust Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2008
Sold by
Clark Roger M and Clark Lynda H
Bought by
Norton Jena B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,100
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$479,000 None Listed On Document
Costello-Mackey J L $265,000 --
Cook Jacob T $19,000 None Available
Hometrust Bank $27,900 None Available
Norton Jena B $59,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $361,250
Previous Owner Costello-Mackey J L $257,000
Previous Owner Cook Brittany G $157,000
Previous Owner Norton Jena B $53,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Sold $479,000 -4.0% $313 / Sq Ft
03/04/2026 03/04/26 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Sale $499,000 +88.3% $326 / Sq Ft
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Sold $265,000 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2019 02/14/19 For Sale $265,000 -- $177 / 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 $1,734 $456,254 $49,850 $406,404
2024 $1,077 $283,430 $43,450 $239,980
2023 $1,202 $283,430 $43,450 $239,980
2022 $1,202 $283,430 $43,450 $239,980
2021 $1,077 $283,430 $43,450 $239,980
2020 $891 $212,400 $34,980 $177,420
2019 $891 $212,400 $34,980 $177,420
2018 $650 $212,400 $34,980 $177,420
2017 $129 $34,980 $34,980 $0
2015 $173 $34,980 $34,980 $0
2011 -- $61,730 $61,730 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26045362

APN: 7652-60-9485

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