$326,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2026

427 Kitchens Branch Rd Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva Area
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,202 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 28, 2026

$271 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Valley View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of July 2026

Motivarted Seller, already moved. Charming brick rancher, move-in ready and turnkey, with fabulous mountain views from the covered front porch and newly built front deck—perfect for morning coffee! Nestled on a corner lot among mature wooded properties, this upgraded home offers privacy with the gentle sound of a babbling brook across the road, just minutes from picturesque downtown(s) of Sylva and Dillsboro. Main-level living with flat entry; updates include fresh paint, a standing-seam metal roof, bamboo and hardwood floors, upgraded PEX plumbing, two fully renovated high-end bathrooms, and a newer HVAC system. The bonus room serves as a third bedroom and master ensuite. Enjoy mountain living with outdoor fun at your doorstep—fishing, boating, rafting, and fly-fishing—all within 30-40 minutes or simply relax. Convenient to dining, shopping, and medical facilities, this is the perfect location for your next home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernard Gilchrist

Sundog Realty Brokerage Phone: 8286316222 License #208314 Listed on: 04/19/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Preston

Kim Preston Real Estate, Inc. License #164934

Kim Preston Real Estate, Inc.
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $121

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,202 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Breakfast Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Valley Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Smoky Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Shared Well
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7642577417

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$121

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: From Asheville HWY, turn right on Skyland Drive, follow Skyland to Monteith Branch, turn left and follow to Frosty Ridge, turn left on Frosty Ridge and then your next right on to Kitchens Branch Road. Follow Kitchens Branch to 427 Kitchens Branch on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Single, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Water Filter System, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Combination
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 1202
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Allow RVs, Level, Level Yard, Open Lot, Private, Unrestricted
  • View: Long Range View, Short Range View, Valley, View-Winter, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: No Garage, None-Carport, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Shared Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: Smoky Mountain

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4
  • Parcel #: 7642577417

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 120.65
  • Tax Book Number: 2280

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2020
Closed on
Oct 15, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bernard Gilchrist
Sundog Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$214,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$208,453
Outstanding Balance
$181,595
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,842

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2017
Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bernard Gilchrist
Sundog Realty
Buyer's Agent
Board Member Non
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$185,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%
Original Mortgage
$175,010
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,500
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Warranty Deed $175,000 --
Warranty Deed $152,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $208,453 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,010 FHA
Previous Owner $142,710 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $78,500 New Conventional
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2026 07/28/26 Sold $326,000 -2.7% $271 / Sq Ft
07/09/2026 07/09/26 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2026 06/25/26 Price Changed $334,900 -1.5% $279 / Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Price Changed $339,900 -2.9% $283 / Sq Ft
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Price Changed $349,900 -4.1% $291 / Sq Ft
04/07/2026 04/07/26 For Sale $364,900 +69.8% $304 / Sq Ft
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Sold $214,900 -6.5% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2020 06/01/20 For Sale $229,900 +24.3% $206 / Sq Ft
05/30/2018 05/30/18 Sold $185,000 0.0% $166 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $185,000 -- $166 / 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 $1,320 $347,308 $37,590 $309,718
2024 $814 $214,210 $37,360 $176,850
2023 $939 $214,210 $37,360 $176,850
2022 $939 $214,210 $37,360 $176,850
2021 $814 $214,210 $37,360 $176,850
2020 $541 $120,230 $20,520 $99,710
2019 $541 $120,230 $20,520 $99,710
2018 $541 $120,230 $20,520 $99,710
2017 $529 $120,230 $20,520 $99,710
2015 $457 $120,230 $20,520 $99,710
2011 -- $133,070 $20,520 $112,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26046952

APN: 7642-57-7417

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