$340,000
SOLD FEB 24, 2026

471 Claude Cook Rd Sylva, NC 28779

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,137 Sq Ft
9.91 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 24, 2026

$299 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

195 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 9.91 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Hilly Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area on First Floor

About This Home

As of February 2026

**Motivated Seller Alert!!** All offers will be considered. Nestled in the picturesque countryside near downtown Sylva, this delightful farmhouse cottage offers a serene retreat with all the charm of a classic homestead. This three-bedroom, one-bathroom home boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere. The expansive garden area is ideal for cultivating your favorite plants, while the charming chicken coop is ready for you to enjoy farm-fresh eggs. Views offering year-round enjoyment of the rolling mountain landscape. In addition to the main home, a detached utility building includes a versatile workshop area—perfect for hobbies, crafts, or additional storage. It also offers 908 sf of finished & heated space complete with a full bathroom & kitchen perfect for any number of at home uses. Whether you need a dedicated space for creative projects, or an at home office arrangement, this unit offers endless flexibility. Embrace the tranquility of country living with modern comforts and stunning natural beauty. Room for expansion with nearly ten acres to explore and an RV parking pad! Sellers offering heating concession at closing in order to upgrade the heating system in the main house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Oursler

Keller Williams Professionals Brokerage Phone: 8282547253 License #311509 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Keller Williams Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

David Pinkerton

Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group License #344340

Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 9.91 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,137 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7651547118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,298

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

9.91 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.91
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Waynesville: Follow US-23 S/US-74 W to L onto Beta Circle Rd/Steeple Rd in Jackson County. Take a L at the immediate stop sign. In approx. 2.7 miles take a L on Cope Creek Rd. Go approx. 2 miles to R onto Claude Cook Rd. House is approx. 0.6 miles on L. From Sylva: Head east on W Main St. to L on Cope Creek Rd. Go approx. 2 miles to R onto Claude Cook Rd. House is approx. 0.6 miles on L.
  • Architectural Style: Farm House, Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Storm None
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 1137
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Windows-Storm None
  • 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: Hilly/Steep, Level Yard, Wooded
  • View: Long Range View, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, None-Carport

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Propane, Space Heater/Stove, Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Spring
  • 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: 431679.6
  • Parcel #: 7651547118

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1298
  • Tax Book Number: 2353

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Elmore Phillip and Elmore Sarah
Bought by
Dillard Bryson Tommy and Dillard Marie Bryson
Seller's Agent
Kevin Oursler
Keller Williams Professionals
Buyer's Agent
David Pinkerton
Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.85%
Views
445

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.86%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$11,088

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2022
Closed on
Mar 29, 2023
Sold by
Cook Doyle Len
Bought by
Elmore Phillip and Elmore Sarah
Seller's Agent
Judy Meyers
Re/Max Executive (Mls Only)
Buyer's Agent
Molly Demattos
Keller Williams Professionals
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$272,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.09%
Views
480

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%
Original Mortgage
$258,400
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $272,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 VA
Previous Owner $258,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/24/2026 02/24/26 Sold $340,000 -5.3% $299 / Sq Ft
01/08/2026 01/08/26 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Price Changed $359,000 -1.6% $316 / Sq Ft
12/28/2025 12/28/25 For Sale $365,000 +7.4% $321 / Sq Ft
12/27/2025 12/27/25 Off Market $340,000 -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $365,000 -3.7% $321 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $379,000 +39.3% $333 / Sq Ft
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Sold $272,000 -1.1% -- View Prior Sale
03/06/2023 03/06/23 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2022 12/17/22 For Sale $275,000 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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 $1,437 $378,232 $204,080 $174,152
2024 $678 $178,530 $111,080 $67,450
2023 $803 $178,530 $111,080 $67,450
2022 $803 $178,530 $111,080 $67,450
2021 $678 $178,530 $111,080 $67,450
2020 $699 $161,840 $114,160 $47,680
2019 $699 $161,840 $114,160 $47,680
2018 $699 $161,840 $114,160 $47,680
2017 $683 $161,840 $114,160 $47,680
2015 $708 $161,840 $114,160 $47,680
2011 -- $222,860 $175,880 $46,980
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Kevin Oursler

    Keller Williams Professionals

    (828) 989-6383

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Kevin Oursler
    Section Image

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    David Pinkerton

    Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group

    (828) 347-0939

    4 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    David Pinkerton
    Section Image
  • Judy Meyers

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Judy Meyers

    Re/Max Executive (Mls Only)

    (828) 734-2899

    1 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Judy Meyers
    Section Image

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Molly Demattos

    Keller Williams Professionals

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26042633

APN: 7651-54-7118

North Carolina Jackson County Sylva 28779

471 Claude Cook Rd, Sylva, NC

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.