Active Listings
139
⇧ 23% vs 113 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The SYLVA, NC real estate market (28779) currently shows 139 active listings, with 32 pending sales. Homes are averaging 96 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 96 days on market compared to 65 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.9% year-over-year, from $473,750 to $464,950.
Whether you are buying or selling in SYLVA, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 18,421 · Density: 65.8/mi² · Median household income: $53,470
Typical home value: $222,965 · Homeownership: 65.0%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28779 | Sylva, NC 28779 | 0.0 mi | 109 | $84,535,059 | $499,000 | $775,551 |
| 28789 | Whittier, NC 28789 | 7.0 mi | 44 | $18,652,788 | $379,250 | $423,927 |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley, NC 28751 | 11.5 mi | 103 | $53,512,105 | $419,500 | $519,535 |
| 28736 | Glenville, NC 28736 | 14.1 mi | 31 | $55,280,068 | $1,708,750 | $1,783,228 |
| 28713 | Bryson City, NC 28713 | 16.7 mi | 86 | $44,440,500 | $427,000 | $516,750 |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 | 17.8 mi | 10 | $5,566,730 | $475,975 | $556,673 |
| 28741 | Highlands, NC 28741 | 20.0 mi | 139 | $312,804,071 | $1,398,000 | $2,250,389 |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove, NC 28708 | 20.6 mi | 4 | $1,665,000 | $412,750 | $416,250 |
| 28785 | Waynesville, NC 28785 | 21.2 mi | 75 | $39,384,600 | $425,000 | $525,128 |
| 28774 | Sapphire, NC 28774 | 21.9 mi | 87 | $110,148,960 | $750,000 | $1,266,080 |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain, NC 28775 | 24.1 mi | 8 | $8,944,664 | $790,000 | $1,118,083 |
| 28763 | Otto, NC 28763 | 25.3 mi | 16 | $7,235,056 | $432,125 | $452,191 |
| 28781 | Topton, NC 28781 | 26.1 mi | 17 | $10,584,693 | $444,000 | $622,629 |
As of July 2026, there are 139 active listings in SYLVA, NC (zip code 28779), compared to 113 the prior year.
The median listing price in SYLVA, NC 28779 is $464,950 as of July 2026, a 1.9% decrease from $473,750 the prior year.
Homes in SYLVA, NC 28779 spend an average of 96 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 65 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of July 2026, SYLVA, NC 28779 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 96 days on market compared to 65 days last year.
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