$384,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2025

823 Turtle Creek Rd Sylva, NC 28779

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,909 Sq Ft
0.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2025

Nestled in nature, this peaceful mountain retreat offers tranquility, privacy, and year-round beauty—less than 10 miles to Sylva and Dillsboro with easy access to Franklin. This charming home features 3 bed/2 bath and a bonus room. Surrounded by trees and wild blackberries, enjoy multiple covered sitting areas and a wraparound upper-level deck – perfect for enjoying crisp mornings. A storage shed sits near the house. Inside, you'll find a warm wood interior, hardwood floors, and stunning tile work. The kitchen boasts hickory cabinets, ample counter space, and generous storage. A cozy downstairs living area with gas logs offers additional space for guests, hobbies, or relaxing evenings. The primary suite includes a gas fireplace, walk-in closet, and luxurious en-suite bath. Gardeners will appreciate the four raised beds filled with native, pollinator-friendly plants, while birders will delight in the home’s year-round avian visitors—making this home a true nature lover’s retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Reisinger

Keller Williams Great Smokies Brokerage Email: jsreisinger@gmail.com License #280273 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessi Rawlings

Keller Williams Great Smokies License #334187

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Community Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Turtle Creek Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7539-01-1479

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Cottage
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Restrictions: Subdivision
  • Restrictions Description: see attached
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 201.15
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: jsreisinger@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Open Floorplan
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1049
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 107
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 107
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1049
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 860
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Primary Bedroom, Recreation Room
  • Living Area: 1909
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Basement: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Exclusions: deep freezer in shed
  • Construction Type: Cedar Shake
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Other - See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Other - See Remarks
  • Utilities: Wired Internet Available, Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Community Well, Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 200.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 7539-01-1479
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
Mann Nathaniel Hamilton and Tracy Leigh
Bought by
Watts Lee G and Ottman Anthony J
Seller's Agent
Jenny Reisinger
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Buyer's Agent
Jessi Rawlings
Keller Williams Great Smokies
List Price
$409,900
Sold Price
$384,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-6.32%
Views
884

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.15%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Outstanding Balance
$288,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,418

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2015
Closed on
Oct 9, 2015
Sold by
Spillards Timothy S and Spillards Kelly G
Bought by
Mann Nathaniel Hamilton and Mann Tracy Leigh
Seller's Agent
Kim Preston
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Buyer's Agent
Pat Sluder
Western Carolina Properties-Dillsboro
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$199,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $384,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $199,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $288,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/12/2025 11/12/25 Sold $384,000 -1.3% $201 / Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Price Changed $389,000 -1.3% $204 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Price Changed $394,000 -1.3% $206 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Price Changed $399,000 -2.7% $209 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $409,900 +106.0% $215 / Sq Ft
10/13/2015 10/13/15 Sold $199,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/29/2015 08/29/15 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2015 05/27/15 For Sale $199,000 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,312 $345,386 $25,290 $320,096
2024 $822 $216,240 $29,120 $187,120
2023 $947 $216,240 $29,120 $187,120
2022 $947 $216,240 $29,120 $187,120
2021 $822 $216,240 $29,120 $187,120
2020 $828 $195,660 $21,590 $174,070
2019 $828 $195,660 $21,590 $174,070
2018 $828 $195,660 $21,590 $174,070
2017 $808 $195,660 $21,590 $174,070
2015 $598 $195,660 $21,590 $174,070
2011 -- $183,450 $22,090 $161,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4264712

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 7539-01-1479