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.
Details
MLS #
4320106
Listing Type
For Sale
HOA Dues
$362
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Days On Site
259
Listing Provided By
Keller Williams Great Smokies | Melissa Rogers
Features
Acreage
16.10
Utilities
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Other
List Aor
Canopy Realtor Association
Taxes
Property
257420
Area Information
State
NC
County
Jackson
City
Sylva
Zip Code
28779
Area
Jackson
Community Name
Garnet Ridge Preserve
School District
Unspecified
Elementary School
Unspecified
High School
Unspecified
Listing VS Median (in Garnet Ridge Preserve)
Price: $350,000
low | high
Med: $0
On site: 259
low | high
Med:
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Market Activity 28779
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 222
Avg $ Per SqFt: $272.23
Min Sale Price: $19,500
Max Sale Price: $4,700,000
Med Sale Price: $326,750
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 7
Avg $ Per SqFt: $267.3
Min Sale Price: $150,000
Max Sale Price: $459,000
Med Sale Price: $237,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $237.09
Min Sale Price: $17,000
Max Sale Price: $600,000
Med Sale Price: $345,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 16
Avg $ Per SqFt: $242.48
Min Sale Price: $83,000
Max Sale Price: $2,659,613
Med Sale Price: $477,500
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 8
Avg $ Per SqFt: $244.47
Min Sale Price: $140,000
Max Sale Price: $560,000
Med Sale Price: $355,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $235.09
Min Sale Price: $10,000
Max Sale Price: $991,140
Med Sale Price: $225,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 7
Avg $ Per SqFt: $505.02
Min Sale Price: $62,500
Max Sale Price: $2,838,000
Med Sale Price: $420,000
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 7
Avg $ Per SqFt: $193.81
Min Sale Price: $65,000
Max Sale Price: $800,000
Med Sale Price: $244,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $183.31
Min Sale Price: $57,000
Max Sale Price: $760,000
Med Sale Price: $245,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 8
Avg $ Per SqFt: $256.99
Min Sale Price: $237,500
Max Sale Price: $875,000
Med Sale Price: $425,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 19
Avg $ Per SqFt: $275.97
Min Sale Price: $120,000
Max Sale Price: $4,187,500
Med Sale Price: $487,500
Date: Aug 2025
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $211.61
Min Sale Price: $85,000
Max Sale Price: $1,000,000
Med Sale Price: $320,000
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Jul 2026
Sales:
222
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$272.23
Min Sale Price:
$19,500
Max Sale Price:
$4,700,000
Med Sale Price:
$326,750
Jun 2026
Sales:
7
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$267.3
Min Sale Price:
$150,000
Max Sale Price:
$459,000
Med Sale Price:
$237,000
May 2026
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$237.09
Min Sale Price:
$17,000
Max Sale Price:
$600,000
Med Sale Price:
$345,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
16
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$242.48
Min Sale Price:
$83,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,659,613
Med Sale Price:
$477,500
Mar 2026
Sales:
8
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$244.47
Min Sale Price:
$140,000
Max Sale Price:
$560,000
Med Sale Price:
$355,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$235.09
Min Sale Price:
$10,000
Max Sale Price:
$991,140
Med Sale Price:
$225,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
7
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$505.02
Min Sale Price:
$62,500
Max Sale Price:
$2,838,000
Med Sale Price:
$420,000
Dec 2025
Sales:
7
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$193.81
Min Sale Price:
$65,000
Max Sale Price:
$800,000
Med Sale Price:
$244,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$183.31
Min Sale Price:
$57,000
Max Sale Price:
$760,000
Med Sale Price:
$245,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
8
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$256.99
Min Sale Price:
$237,500
Max Sale Price:
$875,000
Med Sale Price:
$425,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
19
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$275.97
Min Sale Price:
$120,000
Max Sale Price:
$4,187,500
Med Sale Price:
$487,500
Aug 2025
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$211.61
Min Sale Price:
$85,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,000,000
Med Sale Price:
$320,000
MLS #: 4320106 Listing Provided By: Keller Williams Great Smokies - melissa@conleyrogerswnc.com
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MLS #: 4320106 Listing Provided By: Keller Williams Great Smokies - melissa@conleyrogerswnc.com