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$249,000
4326931 MLS
Build your dream home here at beautiful Bear Lake Reserve. This lot has year round mountain and views of the lake. Bear Lake Reserve is a gated community near Cashiers NC and offers many amenities from the Lake Club with fine dining to casual food in the Tap Room. At the Lake Club you will enjoy 2 heated pools, 2 hot tubs, Bear n Bean Store, Fitness center and a movie theater We have the only 9 hole golf course that Jack Nicholson ever designed and we have tennis courts/pickleball courts. Enjoy all the hiking trails and all the Bear Lake has to offer. Bring your builder or we have that you can connect with. When not enjoying your mountain get away make it available as a vacation rental. Schedule your tour of all that Bear Lake Reserve has to offer! Lot is subject to a one time buy in initiation fee of $40,000 ( current owner at Bear Lake Reserve is $30,000), a $50.00 set up fee and a quarter of 1% club contribution fee.

762 Scarlet Oak Road, Tuckasegee

$350,000
4320106 MLS
Discover an exceptional opportunity inside Garnet Ridge Preserve, a private, gated subdivision in the mountains of Sylva, NC. This rare 16+ acre parcel offers the ideal setting for those seeking a private mountain estate, multi-family compound, or potential subdevelopment within one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable communities. Featuring paved roads, underground utilities, and access to a stunning lodge-style clubhouse, Garnet Ridge Preserve offers privacy, luxury, and convenience. Bordering over 2,700 acres of U.S. Forest Service land, this property provides unmatched seclusion, protected long-term views, and direct access to an expansive natural playground. Whether you envision a private retreat surrounded by nature or multiple homesites for investment, this land delivers endless possibilities. Perfectly positioned between downtown Sylva and Franklin, residents enjoy quick access to the region’s best hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and pristine mountain lakes. With its combination of acreage, privacy, gated security, and proximity to outdoor adventures, this property stands out as one of the most versatile and desirable land offerings in the Smoky Mountains.

00 Garnet Road, Sylva

$222,000
4321347 MLS Bear Lake Reserve BLDG.
Discover the perfect blend of luxury and nature with this stunning 1+ acre waterfront lot in the exclusive Bear Lake Reserve. This exceptional property offers direct water access and generous road frontage, providing both convenience and breathtaking views. Nestled within one of the region’s most prestigious communities, residents enjoy a wealth of amenities including scenic hiking trails, a beautifully designed 9-hole mountain golf course, top-tier fishing, a fully equipped fitness center, and fine dining at the clubhouse. Whether you envision building your dream home for year-round living or creating a serene vacation escape, this unique parcel delivers unmatched beauty, privacy, and lifestyle opportunities.

151 Trout Lily Lane, Tuckasegee

$725,000
4326494 MLS
Perched on top of a ridge with incredible 270 degree views, this homesite would make the perfect setting for your mountain retreat. At the entrance to the property is one of the 40 miles of trails that traverse through Balsam Mountain Preserve. Imagine watching mesmerizing sunrises off the front of the your dream home and epic sunsets off the back. Must be seen to appreciate the amazing views. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land and completed amenities featuring golf, equestrian, scenic trails, tennis and dining. The stunning new facilities at Doubletop Village, including the Summit House Restaurant and Mine Tavern, are now open to members and their guests.

223 Flying Dutchman Road, Sylva

$120,000
4325564 MLS
This is a rare opportunity to secure a buildable mountain parcel in the Black Bear Falls area of Whittier and Jackson County. The property offers a strong combination of paved access, buried utilities in the community, and a prepared homesite already cut in. The setting delivers the quiet privacy many buyers seek, along with long-range potential views overlooking some of the most notable peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains. The surrounding ridgelines include Straton Bald, High Top, Evans Knob, Pilot Knob, Whet Knob, Coburn Knob, Andrews Bald, Thomas Ridge, Mount Collins, Mount Noble, Newton Bald, Mount Kephart, and others. The land around this lot is currently is wooded with a gentle to moderate grade that supports a practical build site for a mountain home or cabin. The approach road is paved from the valley floor to the property, which adds ease of access and long-term value. A driveway cut and building pad are already in place, which shortens the timeline for a buyer ready to start planning their build. The location places you near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Oconaluftee entrance, and key destinations throughout Cherokee and Bryson City. Outdoor recreation includes hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting on the Tuckasegee River, wildlife viewing, including elk and black bear, and winter activities at the Cataloochee ski area. Regional attractions such as Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Sequoyah National Golf Club, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are within a convenient drive. This parcel serves as a strong fit for buyers seeking a mountain retreat with access to premier natural and cultural amenities throughout Western North Carolina. The property is ready for a vision and offers a head start on site preparation in a desirable mountain setting.

805 Sparkling Falls Road, Whittier

$210,000
4322189 MLS
Discover the perfect blend of mountain beauty and build-potential on this rare flat riverfront lot. Set along a peaceful stretch of the Tuckasegee River, this property offers direct water access, year-round views, and the ideal terrain for your dream home. The land is open, and exceptionally usable—something hard to find in the mountains—giving you freedom for outdoor living spaces, gardens, or a private riverside fire pit. Mature trees along the riverbank provide natural shade and privacy. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and tubing right from your backyard, with nearby access to the charming mountain town of Sylva and Western Carolina University's campus. *The buildable portion of the lot is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area per FEMA's LOMR-F.*

Lot 9A Light Waters Drive Unit #Lot 9A, Cullowhee

$199,500
4316290 MLS
Flexible Owner Financing Available on this peaceful, private, & pristine 4.6 Acres of Gorgeous Mountain Views! An Off-Grid Primitive Rustic Camp Cabin is already in place! Escape to this quiet Black Rock Creek Community where roads are maintained, so you are worry-free with a tapped-spring on property, plenty of wildlife in the area AND it features a hidden gem- a potential 2nd building pad from a separate road access (off Henry Ridge Tr.). The property features long-range views of the Smoky Mountain National Park, & the Blue Ridge Parkway from the current building pad where the rustic cabin allows you to wake up to pristine peaceful mountain scenery. This unique property is minutes from Maggie Valley, Harrah's Casino, Downtown Cherokee, Santa's Land Zoo & Theme Park, Smoky Mountain National Park & The Blue Ridge Parkway. This ultimate natural paradise of serenity awaits you at this true mountain oasis.

241 Bloom Trail, Sylva

$625,000
4311666 MLS
This stunning 2.33 acre lot is less than ten minutes from the amenities and the main gate. Sitting at 3600 ft of elevation and facing due west, imagine the many sun sets over the rolling mountains. A long driveway already in, the site is ready for you to build the home of your dreams. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land with completed amenities featuring an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, Palmer Practice Park, Equestrian Center, Ruby Valley Fitness & Wellness Pavilion, scenic trails, tennis and dining. In addition, the stunning new facilities at Doubletop Village, including the Summit House Restaurant and Mine Tavern, are now open to members and their guests.

768 Boar Ridge Road Unit #121, Sylva

$215,000
4311792 MLS
Only 8 minutes from the heart of Cashiers, this serene south-facing lot adjoins the Nantahala National Forest, offering direct access to logging roads and hiking trails right out your doorstep. With selective clearing, enjoy beautiful view potential of Terrapin Mountain. This property is ready for your dream mountain home: Driveway installed and majority of homesite clearing already complete. Deep well drilled and in place. Fiber optic internet available. Expired septic permit on file with Jackson County Health Department. Found Forest now features recently paved roads, making access easy and enjoyable year-round. With its natural privacy, forest access, and build-ready improvements, this lot offers the perfect balance of convenience and seclusion.

1 Bear Log Road, Cashiers

$90,000
4308545 MLS
Motivated seller! Price Reduced! Unrestricted Mountain Retreat – Convenient location to Waynesville and Sylva-Over 4 Acres with Septic & Well Permits! Discover the freedom and possibility of this 4+ acre parcel nestled in the heart of Western North Carolina. With unrestricted land, a 4-bedroom septic permit and well permit already on file, this property is primed for your vision—whether it’s a private mountain estate, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Enjoy the roughed-in driveway and hiking trails that wind through the property—just a bit of clearing will reveal their full potential. With selective clearing, you can open up mountain views while preserving the natural beauty and privacy of the land. Located in a peaceful setting with no HOA and no deed restrictions, this land offers the rare chance to build exactly what you want, how you want. Whether you're dreaming of a cozy cabin, a modern retreat, or simply a place to escape and explore, this property is ready to make it happen. Your mountain dream starts here.

TBD Happy Ridge Lane, Sylva

$199,000
4307186 MLS
16.5 acre tract available above East Cope Creek in Jackson County, NC, located just minutes from Sylva’s iconic downtown and Western Carolina University. The property features a freshly graded forest service road which navigates the entire property and leads to two roughed-in build sites. The upper portion of the forest service road can utilized as a private trail system for hiking, biking and 4-wheeling! Top half of property features direct views of downtown Sylva and long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. This tract is conveniently located: 5 minutes to downtown Sylva and Harris Regional Hospital, 10 minutes from recreational access to the Tuckasegee River and Sylva’s Greenway, 15 minutes from Western Carolina University, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the infamous Fisher Creek Trailhead and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 30 minutes from Cherokee’s amenities and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within one hour of bucket-list trails and peaks in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests! Nestled in the East Cope Creek watershed, this property offers peace and quiet, spectacular sunsets and pastoral surroundings. Hardwood timber stockpiled from preliminary clearing can provide several seasons of firewood or potentially be milled for on-site lumber. The property is well-suited for building multiple homes for a family homestead or for developing cabins, campsites and/or treehouses for Airbnb, Hipcamp, or long-term rentals for students and professors at nearby Western Carolina University. Listed at $50,000 below tax value, the property has already benefited from the current owner’s early development work. Take advantage of their efforts and begin your mountain living—or rental investment—sooner rather than later!

00 E Cope Creek Road, Sylva

$119,500
4306324 MLS
Unbelievable long-range views surround this secluded retreat property! Perched at 4500 ft elevation, this lot offers 360° scenery of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Yellow Face Mountain, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Underground electricity to the lot, along with a 3-bedroom septic permit, graded driveway, and a started homesite—saving you time and money. The sounds of nearby waterfalls soothe the soul, hiking trails leading to Black Rock Pinnacle, Pinnacle Park, and the Parkway itself. Largely protected viewshed with thousands of acres of conservation land in the area of the surrounding Plot Balsam Range. Incomparable view from the homesite of Waterrock Knob at 6000+ ft elevation. A rare opportunity to create your dream mountain getaway where peace and nature meet!

2 Black Rock Road, Cherokee

$39,999
4299849 MLS
Imagine waking up to the tranquility of your own private forest, with thousands of acres of United States Forest Service land as your backyard. This stunning 3.21-acre tract offers a rare opportunity to own a peaceful retreat where you can truly connect with the outdoors. A perfect knoll provides an ideal, easy-to-access building spot, not far from the well-maintained gravel road of Cross Creek Circle. The property is a natural haven, filled with an abundance of diverse plant life, towering trees, and a small, bubbling stream. Whether you envision building a cozy cabin or a full-time residence (with a light 1,000 sq ft minimum), this land is a canvas for your dreams. With deeded spring water rights available and less than 1000 feet to a paved, state-maintained road, this is the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. Hike, camp, or simply find your quiet spot among the trees—the possibilities are endless. Come and experience this exceptional property and start living the life you've always dreamed of.

Cross Creek Circle, Sylva

$165,000
4288821 MLS
Come see this great River Front homesite in one of the new and upcoming boutique communities. This homesite sits on the Tuckasegee River in the Cullowhee River Club. You too can build your riverside dream home as the homesite is prepped and ready to go, all in walking distance to the Stone Pavilion with stacked stone fireplace along with a fabulous patio and firepit to relax by the river. Take your pick! Future plans for nature trails and kayak/canoe/paddle board storage. This quaint waterfront community is growing fast and just off the backside of the Western Carolina Campus. It is just minutes to Historic Downtown Sylva for shopping, creative local dining experiences, festivals and hometown breweries. Enjoy world class Fly Fishing on the Tuckasegee right out your back door or float the Tuck, it is a great way to see nature and relax. Don't miss this terrific opportunity to build your dream home and enjoy the fabulous 4 distinct seasons!

316 River Club Drive Unit #3, Cullowhee

$290,000
4276386 MLS
Tucked away just off the 4 Lane is Sylva Vista, a laid-back gated community offering convenience yet privacy. This 8+ acre tract sits near the top of the fabled Plott Balsams and is surrounded by the Sylva watershed, Blue Ridge Parkway, National Forest and nature conservancies. The cleared one acre, flat building lot gives unparalleled views some of NC's highest peaks. Take a hike through the woods and stroll down to the peaceful sounding Henry Creek. Are you looking for a property with high elevations (4000+- feet); magnificent long-range Views to the southeast, south and southwest; easy access; cleared view and flat build site AND a rushing creek for a great value? This is your place! owner is licensed NC broker

3409 Parris Branch Road, Sylva

$299,000
4268405 MLS
Very private & gorgeous parcels (22 ac) with breathtaking views & elevations exceeding 5,000 ft. Electricity is available at the road, 2 approved septic systems are already installed, & there is a possibility of a spring on property, so it is ready for you to build a dream home in the Great Smoky Mountains. 4-wheelers, & side-by-sides for exploring the beautiful ATV trails, creeks, & waterfalls of Cranberry Falls/ Hornbuckle Subdivision. Driveways & 4 building pads are already cleared on these last 2 privately owned lots on Plott Balsam Rd. & they adjoin hundreds of acres of conservation land & the Blue Ridge Parkway Properties. Although current views are breathtaking, a bit more tree clearing could allow year-round long-range views. HOA is optional & restrictions only limit mobile homes & junk yards. Buyer to verify all intended use & property details with Jackson County. Lots 58 & 59 total aprox. 22 acres.

3837 & 3689 Plott Balsam Road, Maggie Valley

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