Buff Creek Road Sylva, NC 28779

Listing agent Jeff Norwood License #208172 Show Phone

Listing office Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber and Realty 560 W Main Street, Whittier, NC Show Phone

Listing date Jan 21, 2026

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Based on property information with market context.

This 169+/- acre property is located minutes from Sylva, NC. A cascading creek spans the length of the property for over 1 mile, with a good 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, including the possibility of building beside a waterfall. Bordered by thousands of acres of State and Federal Land, this property is 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. The property also presents an opportunity for a Conservation Easement as it borders the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Key Highlights

• 169+\/- acres bordering U.S. Forest Service land.
• Enjoy over 1 mile of cascading creek with waterfall potential.
• Multiple home sites offer long‑range views or creek frontage.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Land - 169+/- acres with waterfall bordering U.S. Forest Service.

Where is this land located?

The property is located at Buff Creek Road 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 waterfall potential.; Multiple home sites offer long‑range views or creek frontage.