788 Cowee Tunnel Road, Sylva, NC 28779

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Listing date May 26, 2026

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Overview

This offering is waterfront land, presented as a land parcel for sale. The property listing highlights its waterfront feature, with access established by a dedicated drive off the approach roads described in the directions.

The property is located in Jackson County, and the provided directions run from Exit 81 on US-441 (Dillsboro/US-441). The route includes turns onto Macktown Road and Cowee Tunnel Road, with the final approach described at a three-way fork, then continuing to the middle road at the next fork. The listing notes that the property is the first drive on the right.

Ideal buyers for waterfront land are those seeking a site where water adjacency is a primary consideration and who want land with straightforward vehicular access as described. Because the listing materials provided do not specify utilities, site improvements, frontage details, or development constraints, due diligence on those items would be an important next step for prospective purchasers.

Suggested Use

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

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

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City

Sylva

County

Jackson

State

North Carolina

Longitude

-83.2681795

Latitude

35.3842503

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - For sale waterfront land in Jackson County, accessed via Cowee Tunnel Road with a clear entry drive.

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 $995,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Waterfront land for sale in Jackson County (accessed via Cowee Tunnel Road); Access includes a clear entry drive with the property as the first drive on the right