Jackson County
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Jackson County is the site of the Green Energy Park, which converts methane from landfills into fuel. The project has been hailed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the Landfill Program Project of the Year.
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Jackson County, which includes the county seat town of Sylva and the high-altitude village of Cashiers, has some of western North Carolina's most spectacular scenery including a portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the highest point of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The county was established in 1851 from parts of Haywood and Macon counties and named after President Andrew Jackson. The Tuckasegee River winds through the county, boasting some of the best trout fishing in the region. In fact, Jackson County is home to the only Fly Fishing Trail in the state, and a fly fishing trail map available from the Chamber of Commerce gives directions to some of the best spots to try and hook a prized trout.
Jackson County contains a portion of the Qualla Boundary, target="blank"Cherokee, NC. The region is a land trust of historic territory of the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The tribe is sovereign in its territory. The reservation operates Harrah Casino which is open to the public, as are associated resort facilities there.
Jackson is also home to part of the Nantahala National Forest, the largest of the four national forests located in the state. Nantahala is a Cherokee word for "land of the noonday sun," and the Nantahala Gorge in adjoining Swain County is considered one of the top whitewater rivers in the East. National Geographic magazine called the river the number one water tourist destination in the country, and it attracts more than 250,000 paddlers a year. The 2013 World Freestyle Kayaking Championships will be held in the gorge at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Sylva has one of the most vibrant downtowns in all of Western North Carolina. It boasts an assortment of art galleries, furniture and clothing stores, restaurants, a coffee shop, bakery, a brewery and more. Mill Street - better known locally as Back Street, which is the other half of the one-way Main Street - is undergoing revitalization. It also provides access to the town's bustling Farmers Market, open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, May through October. Sylva's tree-lined streetscape, dotted with benches, provides visitors with an afternoon of easy walking. There is even an official 1.2-mile tree walk, featuring 44 of the more than 50 species in Sylva, designated a Tree City USA. The Sylva Garden Club currently maintains the walk, which features a guidebook, map and small signs at the base of each tree indicating its common name. The walk officially begins in the shade of Bicentennial Park near the historic courthouse. Speaking of the Jackson County Courthouse, it is often called the most photographed courthouse in the state. And why not, as it sits atop a knoll accessed by 107 steps. Those steps are what gives local highway N.C. 107 its name. Adjacent to the courthouse is a brand new library, historical museum and performance space. What was the most beautiful courthouse in the state is now considered by some the most beautiful public library in the state. Friday Night Live brings music to Sylva and Dillsboro with an ever-changing list of locations and bands. The popular Art After Dark gallery stroll is held on the first Friday of each month.
The Bridge Park Pavilion is the newest gathering place for events in downtown. The Scotts Creek Bridge conveniently connects the Bridge Park and Poteet Park.
Nearby
Western Carolina University's Fine Arts Center and Museum has an excellent permanent collection and visiting exhibits. WCU also is home to the Mountain Heritage Center, which features exhibits, demonstrations and educational programs on mountain society, past and present, from the migration of the Scotch Irish people to basket making traditions.
A mysterious collection of Native American petroglyphs known as Judaculla Rock is located on Caney Fork Road off N.C. 107 between Cullowhee and Glenville Lake in Jackson County. In the late 19th century, Cherokee groups were known to have ceremonial assemblies around the rock. Some say the rock is a map of a 1755 battle between the Cherokee and Indian rivals. Archeologists who have perused the stone claim it was carved sometime in the Late Archaic Period about 5,900 to 3,200 years ago when evidence first appears of Native American societies forming mound societies, or towns.
HOMES AND LAND IN Jackson
Below is a selection of properties in Jackson. If you would like to view all properties in this area. click here
$1,299,999
431 Morningside Drive
Tuckasegee 28783
Enjoy an incredible 30 mile long range views reaching all the way to Clingmans Dome (highest mountain in Tennessee). Multiple mountain ranges provi ...
MLS# 3457075 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$800,000
619 Roy Tritt Road
Cullowhee 28723
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, this unique property offers Rustic Elegance at it's best sitting on 4.75 acres of beautifully la ...
MLS# 3233072 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$579,000
345 Wilson Cemetery Road
Cullowhee 28723
Follow the tree-lined winding road along the bold stream until you arrive at this private country farm. Take a left at the 2-stall barn and follow t ...
MLS# 3540189 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$525,000
156 Pepperbush Lane
Tuckasegee 28783
Beautiful 4 bedroom new construction within walking distance to the Bear Lake Reserve Clubhouse and amenities. This spacious home offers wintertime ...
MLS# 3541948 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$495,000
668 & 670 Bull Thistle Way
Sylva 28779
Prime location for a fabulous escape. The whole area gives an extraordinary feel, cozy, and charismatic, beautiful views that can be enjoyed year r ...
MLS# 3456751 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$425,000
103-3 Southshore Drive
Tuckasegee 28783
This beautiful Mt. Lodge offers the perfect vantage point overlooking Bear Creek Lake and surrounding mountains. It is located within walking dista ...
MLS# 3536295 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$400,000
273 Slippery Rock Drive
Tuckasegee 28783
This home offers the best of privacy and location in the beautiful gated community of Bear Lake Reserve. Only minutes away from spectacular views o ...
MLS# 3497585 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$399,000
23 Dancing Bear Trail
Balsam 28707
Dine next to your very own natural waterfall and feel like you are sleeping in the treetops! Located at 5500' elevation, this is what you call touch ...
MLS# 3325409 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$394,900
245 Old Balsam Depot Road
Sylva 28779
14+ PRIVATE acres. Garden * Orchard * Mini Farm * Horses * Many possibilities!! This is a very rare opportunity to own an Amazing Renovated Farmhou ...
MLS# 3475790 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$369,900
207 Meldaway Drive
Sylva 28779
Balsam Beauty! This D-Log Cabin welcomes you with an open floor plan that boasts high ceilings, large windows, skylights and a masterpiece floor to ...
MLS# 3509320 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$359,999
65 Whispering Falls Court
Tuckasegee 28783
Located near the middle of Bear Lake Reserve with easy access to both the entrance gate and the many amenities the community has to offer, Whisperin ...
MLS# 3407344 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$350,000
96 Whispering Falls Court
Tuckasegee 28783
A rare opportunity to own a single level floor plan with gorgeous mountain views highlighted by a direct view of nearby Cedar Cliff Mountian. Nice p ...
MLS# 3467956 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$299,000
61 Dancing Bear Trail
Balsam 28707
Have you ever wondered what living in a National Forest would feel like? Imagine that feeling you have when you are camping and wake up to the clea ...
MLS# 3325404 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$225,000
760 Dark Ridge Road
Sylva 28779
Lovely three bedroom, two bath ranch home located on nearly 7 unrestricted acres! Great location between Waynesville and Sylva. Cozy livingroom wi ...
MLS# 3525531 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$159,900
879 Spruce Flats Road
Maggie Valley 28751
MOTIVATED SELLER! Move in ready weekend getaway with two bedrooms, two baths, with spacious eat in kitchen, living room with cozy gas log fireplace, ...
MLS# 3358962 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Maggie Valley
$149,000
266 Cullowhee Heights Road
Cullowhee 28723
This home has been very well maintained and is move in ready. This two bedroom one bath park model located behind WCU could be used for a student at ...
MLS# 3515770 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Cullowhee River Club
$130,000
160 Wildwood Drive
Sylva 28779
INVESTOR, CONTRACTOR, BUILDER! Bank owned single-family in the Cane Creek estates subdivision. Being sold strictly AS-IS, with NO repairs considered ...
MLS# 3535614 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$87,500
387 Sheep Rock Cove Road
Whittier 28789
Investor Alert! 3 Bedroom ranch home in need of TLC. Renovated bath with walk in tile shower. Eat In Kitchen features stainless appliances and laund ...
MLS# 3521163 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$3,750,000
140 Sassafras
Cashiers 28717
Exquisite mountain estate situated on over 6 acres manicured grounds overlooking National Forest. This Tim Greene designed estate home is being offe ...
MLS# 3378698 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Cashiers
$3,000,000
77 Castle Ridge Road
Tuckasegee 28782
Scottish border castle set amongst the most pristine backdrop of the Blue Ridge mtns. 16 acres just a 20 minute drive north of Cashiers. Expansive a ...
MLS# 3345747 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Community:
Jackson County
$2,990,000
528 Watershed Way #39
Sylva 28779
Designed by award winning local architect, Shawn Leatherwood, this custom home stands alone as a true work of art, right down to the awe-inspiring t ...
MLS# 3477836 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$2,679,000
311 Trailing Way #142
Sylva 28779
This custom mountain home (designed by Al Platt) features light-filled rooms, vaulted ceilings and is 4,300 feet in elevation. The home was designed ...
MLS# 3538353 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$2,400,000
12407 Highway 107 Highway
Tuckasegee 28783
Unbelievably enchanting farm located in a quiet Poplar hardwood cove near Lake Glenville, Bear Lake and Cashiers. Property fronts on small reservoir ...
MLS# 3541266 - Active
Listed by RE/MAX Summit Properties
Community:
Jackson County
$2,100,000
100 Boar Ridge Road #106
Sylva 28779
Designed by renowned local architect Shawn Leatherwood, this luxurious custom residence, separate guest house, and dual garages are designed to crea ...
MLS# 3470770 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$1,995,000
95 Cliffmont Road
Cashiers 28717
View of Whiteside Mountain's cliffs, Timber Ridge's rock face and many more mountains are clearly visible from the upper and lower decks and from ma ...
MLS# 3437742 - Active
Listed by Highlands Sothebys Intl Realty
Community:
Cashiers
$1,850,000
139 Back Bone Way #200
Sylva 28779
Tranquility is found here in this private setting at the lofty elevation of 4700'. This one of a kind location will captivate you for hours with ev ...
MLS# 3488911 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$1,799,000
425 E Ridge Road
Cashiers 28717
Situated at 4,000 feet and designed by Travis Mileti. Shiplap wall coverings throughout and rustic, wooden window shutters, a sliding barn door to t ...
MLS# 3516096 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Cashiers
$1,750,000
1971 Nix Mountain Road
Sapphire 28774
Fantastic panoramic views over the Sapphire Valley including Bald Rock and the Balsam Mountains beyond. The custom home is nestled on the ridge at o ...
MLS# 3486326 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Jackson County
$1,750,000
49 Corkscrew Way #196
Sylva 28779
This timberframe home, designed by local architect Stephens Smith Farrell, features majestic wood accents (i.e. birds-eye maple custom cabinets, Bra ...
MLS# 3495964 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$1,750,000
49 Craggy Creek Point
Cashiers 28717
Newly remodeled and expanded home in this premier community with stunning views of Laurel Knob and Cow Rock mountains. This exquisite retreat featur ...
MLS# 3527386 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Cashiers
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Properties in Jackson
Below is a selection of properties in Jackson. If you would like to view all properties in this area. click here
$1,299,999
431 Morningside Drive
Tuckasegee 28783
Enjoy an incredible 30 mile long range views reaching all the way to Clingmans Dome (highest mountain in Tennessee). Multiple mountain ranges provi ...
MLS# 3457075 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$800,000
619 Roy Tritt Road
Cullowhee 28723
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, this unique property offers Rustic Elegance at it's best sitting on 4.75 acres of beautifully la ...
MLS# 3233072 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$579,000
345 Wilson Cemetery Road
Cullowhee 28723
Follow the tree-lined winding road along the bold stream until you arrive at this private country farm. Take a left at the 2-stall barn and follow t ...
MLS# 3540189 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$525,000
156 Pepperbush Lane
Tuckasegee 28783
Beautiful 4 bedroom new construction within walking distance to the Bear Lake Reserve Clubhouse and amenities. This spacious home offers wintertime ...
MLS# 3541948 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$495,000
668 & 670 Bull Thistle Way
Sylva 28779
Prime location for a fabulous escape. The whole area gives an extraordinary feel, cozy, and charismatic, beautiful views that can be enjoyed year r ...
MLS# 3456751 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$425,000
103-3 Southshore Drive
Tuckasegee 28783
This beautiful Mt. Lodge offers the perfect vantage point overlooking Bear Creek Lake and surrounding mountains. It is located within walking dista ...
MLS# 3536295 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$400,000
273 Slippery Rock Drive
Tuckasegee 28783
This home offers the best of privacy and location in the beautiful gated community of Bear Lake Reserve. Only minutes away from spectacular views o ...
MLS# 3497585 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$399,000
23 Dancing Bear Trail
Balsam 28707
Dine next to your very own natural waterfall and feel like you are sleeping in the treetops! Located at 5500' elevation, this is what you call touch ...
MLS# 3325409 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$394,900
245 Old Balsam Depot Road
Sylva 28779
14+ PRIVATE acres. Garden * Orchard * Mini Farm * Horses * Many possibilities!! This is a very rare opportunity to own an Amazing Renovated Farmhou ...
MLS# 3475790 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$369,900
207 Meldaway Drive
Sylva 28779
Balsam Beauty! This D-Log Cabin welcomes you with an open floor plan that boasts high ceilings, large windows, skylights and a masterpiece floor to ...
MLS# 3509320 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$359,999
65 Whispering Falls Court
Tuckasegee 28783
Located near the middle of Bear Lake Reserve with easy access to both the entrance gate and the many amenities the community has to offer, Whisperin ...
MLS# 3407344 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$350,000
96 Whispering Falls Court
Tuckasegee 28783
A rare opportunity to own a single level floor plan with gorgeous mountain views highlighted by a direct view of nearby Cedar Cliff Mountian. Nice p ...
MLS# 3467956 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$299,000
61 Dancing Bear Trail
Balsam 28707
Have you ever wondered what living in a National Forest would feel like? Imagine that feeling you have when you are camping and wake up to the clea ...
MLS# 3325404 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$225,000
760 Dark Ridge Road
Sylva 28779
Lovely three bedroom, two bath ranch home located on nearly 7 unrestricted acres! Great location between Waynesville and Sylva. Cozy livingroom wi ...
MLS# 3525531 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$159,900
879 Spruce Flats Road
Maggie Valley 28751
MOTIVATED SELLER! Move in ready weekend getaway with two bedrooms, two baths, with spacious eat in kitchen, living room with cozy gas log fireplace, ...
MLS# 3358962 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Maggie Valley
$149,000
266 Cullowhee Heights Road
Cullowhee 28723
This home has been very well maintained and is move in ready. This two bedroom one bath park model located behind WCU could be used for a student at ...
MLS# 3515770 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Cullowhee River Club
$130,000
160 Wildwood Drive
Sylva 28779
INVESTOR, CONTRACTOR, BUILDER! Bank owned single-family in the Cane Creek estates subdivision. Being sold strictly AS-IS, with NO repairs considered ...
MLS# 3535614 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Sylva
$87,500
387 Sheep Rock Cove Road
Whittier 28789
Investor Alert! 3 Bedroom ranch home in need of TLC. Renovated bath with walk in tile shower. Eat In Kitchen features stainless appliances and laund ...
MLS# 3521163 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Jackson County
$3,750,000
140 Sassafras
Cashiers 28717
Exquisite mountain estate situated on over 6 acres manicured grounds overlooking National Forest. This Tim Greene designed estate home is being offe ...
MLS# 3378698 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Cashiers
$3,000,000
77 Castle Ridge Road
Tuckasegee 28782
Scottish border castle set amongst the most pristine backdrop of the Blue Ridge mtns. 16 acres just a 20 minute drive north of Cashiers. Expansive a ...
MLS# 3345747 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Community:
Jackson County
$2,990,000
528 Watershed Way #39
Sylva 28779
Designed by award winning local architect, Shawn Leatherwood, this custom home stands alone as a true work of art, right down to the awe-inspiring t ...
MLS# 3477836 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$2,679,000
311 Trailing Way #142
Sylva 28779
This custom mountain home (designed by Al Platt) features light-filled rooms, vaulted ceilings and is 4,300 feet in elevation. The home was designed ...
MLS# 3538353 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$2,400,000
12407 Highway 107 Highway
Tuckasegee 28783
Unbelievably enchanting farm located in a quiet Poplar hardwood cove near Lake Glenville, Bear Lake and Cashiers. Property fronts on small reservoir ...
MLS# 3541266 - Active
Listed by RE/MAX Summit Properties
Community:
Jackson County
$2,100,000
100 Boar Ridge Road #106
Sylva 28779
Designed by renowned local architect Shawn Leatherwood, this luxurious custom residence, separate guest house, and dual garages are designed to crea ...
MLS# 3470770 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$1,995,000
95 Cliffmont Road
Cashiers 28717
View of Whiteside Mountain's cliffs, Timber Ridge's rock face and many more mountains are clearly visible from the upper and lower decks and from ma ...
MLS# 3437742 - Active
Listed by Highlands Sothebys Intl Realty
Community:
Cashiers
$1,850,000
139 Back Bone Way #200
Sylva 28779
Tranquility is found here in this private setting at the lofty elevation of 4700'. This one of a kind location will captivate you for hours with ev ...
MLS# 3488911 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$1,799,000
425 E Ridge Road
Cashiers 28717
Situated at 4,000 feet and designed by Travis Mileti. Shiplap wall coverings throughout and rustic, wooden window shutters, a sliding barn door to t ...
MLS# 3516096 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Cashiers
$1,750,000
1971 Nix Mountain Road
Sapphire 28774
Fantastic panoramic views over the Sapphire Valley including Bald Rock and the Balsam Mountains beyond. The custom home is nestled on the ridge at o ...
MLS# 3486326 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Jackson County
$1,750,000
49 Corkscrew Way #196
Sylva 28779
This timberframe home, designed by local architect Stephens Smith Farrell, features majestic wood accents (i.e. birds-eye maple custom cabinets, Bra ...
MLS# 3495964 - Active
Listed by Balsam Mountain Real Estate
Community:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
$1,750,000
49 Craggy Creek Point
Cashiers 28717
Newly remodeled and expanded home in this premier community with stunning views of Laurel Knob and Cow Rock mountains. This exquisite retreat featur ...
MLS# 3527386 - Active
Listed by Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc
Community:
Cashiers
Community Amenities
- Community Open Space
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Walking/Hiking Trails
Nearby Activities
- Lake Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Running
- Walking/Hiking
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Boating
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Entertainment
- Secondary Education
- Garden Club
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