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Riverfront Recreational Land

788 Cowee Tunnel Road Sylva, NC 28779

For Sale

$889,000

LAND - Sylva, NC

Lot size:

8.98 Acres

For Sale

$889,000

LAND - Sylva, NC

Lot size:

8.98 Acres

Added:: Jul 5, 2026
Days on Market:: 10
Last Refresh:: Jul 14 at 9:06 am

Property Features for 788 Cowee Tunnel Road

General Information

Property type: Land
Property subtype: Other
Standard status: Active
APN: 7622811407
Lot size: 8.98 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount: 283

Utilities

Sewer type: Septic Tank
Water source: Well
Water front features: Waterfront, River Access
Water front: 1

Listing agent Holly Fletcher License #234256

Listing office Keller Williams - Great Smokies - BC Po Box 2126 60 Everett St., Waynesville, NC

Listing date Jul 5, 2026

MLS# 26047174 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This sale presents an 8.98-acre riverfront property along the Tuckasegee River. The land includes a graded house pad intended to support development with expansive views of the water. Site improvements already in place include a private well, a septic system, and a gravel driveway. A dedicated camper pad with electric and internet service supports immediate use while planning future construction. A 2021 camper is available for purchase, providing an option for short-term occupancy.

The property is located at 788 Cowee Tunnel Road in Sylva, in Jackson County, North Carolina. Access is supported by the installed gravel driveway, and the setting emphasizes privacy and natural surroundings typical of riverfront recreation.

For buyers seeking a personal retreat, the prepared house pad and existing utilities reduce early site work before building. The camper pad with electric and internet can also accommodate temporary stays during planning or permitting. Anglers may be drawn to the stated presence of stocked trout waters and the mix of wadeable areas and deeper runs along this stretch of the Tuckasegee River.

Key Highlights

Over 8 acres of waterfront property with river access along the Tuckasegee River in Dillsboro
Private well and septic tank installed
Gravel driveway and a graded house pad positioned for expansive, year‑round river views

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For sale
Waterfront Land
NC
Sylva
28779
788 Cowee Tunnel Road

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - Nearly nine acres of riverfront land with a prepared house pad, private well, and septic in place.

Where is this waterfront land located?

The property is located at 788 Cowee Tunnel Road Sylva, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $889,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Over 8 acres of waterfront property with river access along the Tuckasegee River in Dillsboro; Private well and septic tank installed; Gravel driveway and a graded house pad positioned for expansive, year‑round river views

788 Cowee Tunnel Road Sylva, NC 28779

LAND - Sylva, NC

Property Features for 788 Cowee Tunnel Road

General Information

Taxes and HOA fees

Utilities

Investment Insights

Key Highlights

Property Analytics

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

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Commercial Land in Sylva, NC

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Riverfront Land with Rental Cabins

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