522 N River Road, Sylva, NC 28779

This improved riverfront land parcel sits on a level 1.67 acres and includes a cabin overlooking the Tuckaseegee River. The property offers approximately 400 feet of river frontage, with the river access area terraced down toward the water and located within the flood plain, while the majority of the parcel is described as high enough not to be in the flood plain. Current operations include a park model rental that has generated substantial income as a modified short-term rental with stays of three months and longer. The owner’s two-bedroom, two-bath cabin includes a covered porch and a hot tub overlooking the river.

Located in the Dillsboro area on North River Road (NCSR 1359) and just off US 23/441, the property benefits from convenient access to the primary north/south corridor connecting Atlanta to Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Asheville area. The Great Smoky Mountains Expressway area draws thousands of cars through daily at the Dillsboro intersection of 23/441 and US 74. Water and sewer are served by the Tuckaseegee Water and Sewer, with four taps in place. The parcel is described as having flat topography plus generous river frontage and road frontage, creating a practical foundation for development.

With no zoning restrictions noted in the listing, the site offers flexibility for a range of residential, hospitality, or commercial concepts such as a boutique lodge, riverfront restaurant, brewery, curated short-term rental concept, or private estate. Buyers and operators should consider the combination of infrastructure, road access, and extensive river frontage when evaluating long-term investment potential in a year-round outdoor recreation market.