Jackson County Real Estate

Jackson County Real Estate

Located in the state of North Carolina, Jackson County is a picturesque county known for its natural beauty and charming small towns. Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, this county offers residents and visitors a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and a laid-back lifestyle.

One of the highlights of Jackson County is its stunning landscapes. With its rolling hills, lush forests, and clear mountain streams, the county is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, camping, fishing, and whitewater rafting are just a few of the activities that can be enjoyed in the county's numerous parks and recreation areas.

The county is also home to several charming towns, each with its own unique character. Sylva, the county seat, is a vibrant community with a thriving arts scene, featuring galleries, studios, and live performances. Dillsboro, another notable town, is famous for its quaint shops, local crafts, and annual festivals.

In addition to its natural beauty and small-town charm, Jackson County offers a range of amenities and services. The county has excellent schools, healthcare facilities, and a variety of shopping and dining options. Its convenient location, with easy access to major highways and nearby cities like Asheville and Knoxville, makes it an ideal place to live for those seeking a peaceful retreat without sacrificing modern conveniences.

Whether you're looking for a permanent residence or a vacation home, Jackson County offers a unique blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and modern amenities that make it a desirable place to call home.

Newest Listings in Jackson County

$1,000,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 4418565 MLS 3,168 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
Imagine stepping outside and actually walking to downtown Sylva. Coffee, dinner, breweries, shops and events are all just down the hill. The park is to your right, the Jackson County Public Library to your left, and you’re perched just above town with mountain views in the background. Built in 2023, this contemporary modern home offers more than 3,000 heated square feet across three levels, with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The main level was made for gathering. An open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining and living spaces, with clean modern finishes, oversized windows and abundant natural light. Step outside onto the spacious deck overlooking downtown Sylva — the kind of spot made for morning coffee, evening cocktails, and watching the town come alive below you. Upstairs, the primary suite features generous closet space, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level adds something increasingly valuable: flexibility. With its own bedroom, full bath and living area, it can easily serve as private guest quarters, a studio-style suite, home office, or simply more room to spread out. And did we mention it comes furnished? With just a few personal exclusions, you can move right in and start enjoying it. Because the real luxury here might just be this: You can live in the mountains without having to drive 20 minutes down one to get anywhere. Park the car. Walk downtown. Grab coffee or dinner. Come home, head out to the deck, and take in the mountain and town views. This is downtown Sylva living.

254 Keener Street, Jackson

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. stefanie@conleyrogerswnc.com

$749,999
3 Beds 4 Baths 4420900 MLS 2,524 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your private mountain retreat in the sought-after Greens Creek area of Sylva, NC — perfect as a year-round home, second home, or investment property of your very own. Pass through rock columns into your garden sanctuary, as you drive up to the oversized two-car garage and courtyard entry, offering convenient access to both the main home and second living quarters. An open floor plan showcases a kitchen built for gathering, with new stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and gleaming hardwood floors flowing into the dining area and great room beyond. The soaring ceilings of the great room give way to natural light, a wood burning fireplace, and the wrap-around decks begging to entertain. With bedrooms on each level in the main home, multi-generational families will have plenty of room to call their own. The upper-level primary suite features beautifully situated built-ins, walk-in closets, and a charming private balcony. A connecting loft allows additional room for an office or the hobbyist. The lower-level primary suite includes its own living space, laundry, and walk out access to a private patio and the surrounding grounds. An additional garage/workshop connected to this level is perfect for additional hobbies. Second living quarters above the 2-car garage offer a half bath, private balcony, and separate exterior entry — ideal for guests, extended family, a private office, or rental potential. If privacy is what your heart desires, this 5-acre sanctuary borders USFS land, has very little restrictions, and no HOA. With storage in abundance, central vacuum system, generator hookup and propane backup, the attention to detail of this meticulously maintained estate will make you determined to call it yours.

391 Grand Vista Drive, Sylva

Listing courtesy of NC Mountain Real Estate. aprilsellsanyday@gmail.com

$235,000
2 Beds 1 Baths 4421408 MLS 917 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
Your Mountain Life, Redefined - Imagine mornings on the front deck with crisp mountain air, evenings by a crackling wood-burning fire, and a weekend calendar that could include whitewater rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, a scenic ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, or a day exploring the Biltmore Estate and Asheville's River Arts District all within easy reach of home. Charming and full of character, this Whittier cottage delivers mountain living with everyday convenience and a location that puts you within reach of some of the most sought-after outdoor and cultural destinations in the Southeast. Set on a gentle 0.81-acre parcel, the property offers easy, paved, year-round access via a state-maintained road — no compromises on comfort or accessibility. Step inside to an inviting, open-concept living area anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace and solid wood interior doors. The thoughtful layout maximizes every square foot, offering two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and an adaptable third room that functions seamlessly as a bonus room, home office, or extra sleeping quarters. Outside, enjoy crisp mountain breezes on the front deck, open usable yard space. A generous, detached building on the property provides exceptional flexibility, featuring existing electrical outlets and lighting that make it immediately functional as a workshop, studio, gear room, hobby space, or secure storage area. Beyond its current functionality, the building presents exciting potential to be transformed into a heated and cooled bonus space, home office, guest retreat, or personalized creative space (subject to applicable building requirements). Centrally situated between Cherokee and Bryson City, this property puts you minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tuckasegee River trout fishing, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, and downtown dining and just a short drive from an unmatched roster of regional destinations: The Blue Ridge Parkway, for legendary scenic drives and overlooks, The Appalachian Trail, for world-class hiking access, The Nantahala Outdoor Center, for whitewater rafting and outdoor adventure, The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, for scenic excursions through the Nantahala Gorge, Asheville, including the Biltmore Estate, the vibrant River Arts District, and a nationally acclaimed fine dining and craft beverage scene Few properties offer this kind of convergence — a private mountain retreat with genuine seclusion, positioned within easy striking distance of the outdoor recreation, culture, and culinary destinations that define the best of Western North Carolina. Whether you're searching for a low-maintenance primary residence, a seasonal mountain escape, or a high-performing rental investment in the Smokies, this Whittier retreat is ready to welcome you home!

3387 Union Hill Road, Whittier

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. Jennifer.Simandl@exprealty.com

$1,250,000
4 Beds 5 Baths 4417137 MLS 5,105 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
If it is your own oasis near all amenities is what you are desiring, then look no further. This 5,000+ sq foot home on 4.45 acre property has it all. There are four bedrooms with at least 4 other bonus rooms to use as you desire. A living room with beautiful stone fireplace to enjoy your morning beverage by, a large enough kitchen to host a cooking show or your whole family and/or friends, with solid surface countertops, wall oven and microwave, and a Jenn Air gas downdraft stove top. If you need to have your own space to talk, there is the keeping room. In the dining room, there is enough space to continue the celebration of family and/or friends. In the laundry room, you have plenty of space to sort and hang dry if wanted. You will need places to store some of the goodies, no problem, plenty of storage at the breezeway. The primary ensuite is a true retreat itself. Large bedroom, large double vanity bathroom with jet tub, two closets, etc…. If you have that family member or friend who likes their privacy, they can walk across the breezeway into their own sanctuary. For those friends and family who like to hang-out, two of the bedrooms upstairs are only separated by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom along with another bedroom and bathroom. Downstairs there is so much room that it is hard to describe. There is a family room with another stone fireplace. Off of this room are three other bonus rooms, one with lots of open space, maybe a great place for a media room with comfy recliners. The bathroom downstairs let’s everyone have their own privacy and space across all three levels. You don’t have to There is flex space that will lead you to your garage and workshop. Outside there is plenty of flat cleared area to play croquet, volleyball, chase lightning bugs, or play hide and seek when it becomes. There is plenty of space for parking, even designated parking for special guest. If you have friends who desire to live in their RV’s when visiting, the spacious, 2 Bay RV Garage with full bathroom is perfect for them. Supposedly, there is enough space for 9 cars. With all of this, you don’t have to worry about being stuck in your oasis during freezing weather. The driveway is heated. In the winter, you have beautiful mountain views. In the summer, when everyone is enjoying the delightful evenings, the trees keep the noise to a barely detectible level. Don’t let this rare opportunity go by, make it yours!

832 Asheville Highway, Sylva

Listing courtesy of Sundog Realty, Inc.. shelly.white@sundogrealty.com

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