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    Buff Creek Rd Sylva, NC 28779

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    For Sale
    Pending
    $999,900

    Subdevelopment,Land,Timber - Sylva, NC

    Lot size:
    169.98 Acres
    Days on Market:
    9
    Last Refresh:
    Jan 29 at 6:06 am

    Property Features for Buff Creek Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Pending
    APN
    Multiple - See "Addendum A"
    Exterior features
    None
    Lot size
    169.98 Acres

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Jeff Norwood

    CAROLINA TIMBER AND REALTY (828) 788-1313

    Listing agent Jeff Norwood (828) 477-4248

    Listing date Jan 21, 2026

    MLS# 26030256 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.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Land with Waterfall Near Sylva

    This 169+/- acre property is located minutes from Sylva, NC. A cascading creek spans over 1 mile through the property, with a significant portion running through the center. Gravel roads provide infrastructure throughout a good portion of the tract. The property offers potential home sites with long-range views or creek frontage. It borders the U.S. Forest Service. The property could be suitable for a private estate or subdivision into several homesites. There are 15 parcels already surveyed and grandfathered with the County, with the possibility for several more. The buyer could consolidate these back to 1 parcel or retain them for future lots to sell. It also presents an opportunity for a Conservation Easement as it borders the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

    Map

    City
    Sylva
    County
    Jackson
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -83.159754
    Latitude
    35.405829

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 169+/- acres with waterfall, bordering US Forest Service land.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at Buff Creek Rd Sylva, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $999,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - 169+/- acres bordering U.S. Forest Service land.; - Enjoy over 1 mile of cascading creek with a waterfall.; - Multiple potential home sites offer long-range views or creek frontage.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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