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Riverfront Short-Term Rental Property
For Sale
$450,000

1039 Mockingbird Lane, Sylva, NC 28779

Commercial Sale, Sylva, NC

Property Size560 SF
Lot Size1.98 Acres
Price / SF$803.57
Days on Market56

Property Features for 1039 Mockingbird Lane

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 5
Rooms Bathroom 4, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features Off Street
Lot features County
Directions From Downtown Sylva: Take Mill St to 441, turning left at the light. After crossing the Tuckasegee River, turn left onto Mockingbird Lane. cabins are one mile down the road, on both sides.
Subdivision Dillsboro
Standard status Active
APN 7631309929
Size 560 SF
Lot size 1.98 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2835

Utilities

Sewer type Septic Tank
Heating system Baseboard, Electric (Heating)
Water source Well

Building Details

Year built 1940
Floors in Building 1
Flooring type Vinyl
Building materials Stone
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Jackson County Realty
Listed By: Travis Frazier · License #312341
Added: Jul 11 Changed: Sep 4 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 7:06PM
MLS# 26046990

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This short-term rental property includes five structures positioned along the Tuckasegee River on approximately 1.975 acres. The property contains 560 square feet of building area, five bathrooms, stone construction, vinyl flooring, metal roofing, electric baseboard heat, off-street parking, a well, and a septic tank. Built in 1940, the improvements offer a distinctive riverfront setting for a vacation-rental operation.

The property is located in Sylva, North Carolina, near hiking trails, water activities, and area attractions. The structures may be rented separately or operated together as a coordinated vacation-rental complex. Access to the property is by appointment only.

Key Highlights

  • Five structures situated along the Tuckasegee River
  • Approximately 1.975 acres in Sylva, NC
  • 560 square feet of building area with five bathrooms

Property Analytics

Current Use

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Repair Shop Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store Hair Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

23
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28779, NC

16,586
Population
9,551
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
108.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
154
Density / Sq Mi
$54,407
Median Household Income
$35,261
Median Earnings
$803
Median Rent
$234,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Short term rental property - Five river-edge structures support individual or combined vacation-rental use.
Where is this short term rental property located?
The property is located at 1039 Mockingbird Lane Sylva, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five structures situated along the Tuckasegee River; Approximately 1.975 acres in Sylva, NC; 560 square feet of building area with five bathrooms
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