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Riverfront Recreation Land with Camper Pad

788 Cowee Tunnel Road Sylva, NC 28779

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For Sale
$889,000

LAND - Sylva, NC

Lot size:
8.98 Acres
Added:
May 4, 2026
Days on Market:
72
Last Refresh:
Jul 14 at 7:06 am

Property Features for 788 Cowee Tunnel Road

General Information

Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Standard status
Active
APN
7622-81-1407
Lot size
8.98 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
OFF TUNNEL MOUNTAIN RD

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available
Water source
Well

Listing agent Holly Fletcher License #234256

Listing office Keller Williams Great Smokies 38 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC

Listing date May 4, 2026

MLS# 4376160 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 Canopy MLS. 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 riverfront parcel is positioned along the Tuckasegee River and includes infrastructure intended to reduce time and upfront site work. Improvements already in place include a private well, septic system, gravel driveway, and a graded house pad designed to take advantage of broad, year-round river views. There is also a dedicated camper pad with electric and internet for immediate use, and a 2021 camper is available for purchase. The property’s layout and natural setting support privacy while keeping the site functional for recreation today and future construction plans.

Located at 788 Cowee Tunnel Road in Sylva, NC (Jackson County), the property is described as being downriver from Dillsboro River Company, with the first whitewater visible from the site. The listing notes convenient access to both Dillsboro and Sylva, positioned for quick reach to everyday shopping and dining while maintaining an outdoor-focused, secluded feel.

For buyers looking to enjoy the outdoors from their own property, the site offers a practical base for river recreation and trout fishing, with access to wadeable areas as well as deeper runs and pools. The river is also described as suitable for tubing, kayaking, and paddle sports. The listing further states there is potential to establish a private river access trail or launch point, supporting a personalized way to use the shoreline year-round.

Key Highlights

  • Over 8 acres of premier Tuckasegee Riverfront property, a highly desirable recreational and trout fishing waterway.
  • Extensive improvements already in place: private well, septic system, gravel driveway, and graded house pad with river views.
  • Camper pad with electric and internet allows for immediate use; 2021 camper available for purchase.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Waterfront Land

Suggested Use

Building Supply Garden Center Real Estate Agency Storage Facility Law Firm Restaurant Auto Repair Shop Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Waterfront Land - Riverfront land on the Tuckasegee River with utilities and a graded house pad for immediate planning.
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 premier Tuckasegee Riverfront property, a highly desirable recreational and trout fishing waterway.; Extensive improvements already in place: private well, septic system, gravel driveway, and graded house pad with river views.; Camper pad with electric and internet allows for immediate use; 2021 camper available for purchase.
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