$548,500

538 E Fork Rd Sylva, NC 28779

Estimated payment $3,027/month

Total Views 277
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,932 Sq Ft
$284 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

This charming creekfront log cabin retreat is the quintessential mountain home you've been dreaming of, offering a seamless blend of authentic chink log construction and comfortably appointed living, all situated on a beautiful, easily accessible, level lot. The property's exterior invites immediate relaxation, featuring a rocking chair front porch perfectly positioned for soaking in breathtaking pastoral and rolling hill views while enjoying your morning coffee. The entire rear border of the lot is defined by a picturesque creek, lending a soothing natural soundscape to the property, which can be fully enjoyed from the back deck located within the fenced backyard, an ideal and safe space for pets. Adding to the property's utility is a detached two-car garage with an accompanying single carport, offering excellent covered parking and storage solutions. Inside, the cabin boasts an open floor plan with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, where the second bedroom is an inviting loft space, centered around a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. The highly functional layout is further enhanced by a desirable large pantry room and a bonus room flooded with natural light, perfect for use as an additional sitting or reading area. The gourmet-friendly kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with ample counter space and a large kitchen island, perfect for both meal preparation and entertaining guests. This accessible, creek-side cabin masterfully blends its rustic, elegant charm with comfortable living and stunning natural scenery, presenting an unmissable opportunity for your own slice of mountain paradise.

Listing Agent

Rachel Ellege

Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville Brokerage Email: rachel.ellege@allentate.com License #249960 Listed on: 12/08/2025

Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Detached Carport Space

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Fairview Elementary School
  • Smoky Mountain Middle School
  • Smoky Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7539-24-2931

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 283.90
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: rachel.ellege@allentate.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1456
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 476
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1932
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room
  • Living Area: 1932
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Year Round
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Smoky Mountain
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 7539-24-2931
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: None

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairview
  • High School: Smoky Mountain

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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 $1,699 $447,048 $51,540 $395,508
2024 $1,018 $267,850 $36,390 $231,460
2023 $1,143 $267,850 $36,390 $231,460
2022 $1,143 $267,850 $36,390 $231,460
2021 $1,018 $267,850 $36,390 $231,460
2020 $950 $227,910 $19,060 $208,850
2019 $950 $227,910 $19,060 $208,850
2018 $950 $227,910 $19,060 $208,850
2017 $927 $227,910 $19,060 $208,850
2015 $936 $227,910 $19,060 $208,850
2011 -- $304,110 $25,420 $278,690
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 For Sale $548,500 -- $284 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4328225

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 7539-24-2931