$2,395,000
3 bd · 4 ba · 4,454 sqft · 17.72 acre lot
2223 Scarlett Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
Single family · Built 2018 · $538/sqft ·
$12,513/mo est. payment
- HOA
- $92/mo
- Garage
- 2 cars
- Stories
- 2
3D tourFlood factor 1/10
About this home
Perched at a rare 4,000-foot elevation and bordering 39,000 acres of Nantahala National Forest, 2223 Scarlet Ridge is a masterfully crafted mountaintop estate where architecture, engineering, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Designed to capture sweeping long-range views while remaining naturally protected from extreme weather, the home offers cooler summer temperatures, dramatic cloud inversions below, and exceptional privacy. This handcrafted timber-frame residence showcases cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that reflects both refined craftsmanship and deep respect for the surrounding landscape. Built to endure, the home features superior construction including a reinforced concrete foundation, Structural Insulated Panel walls, fiber-cement siding, high-performance windows, and advanced systems designed specifically for high-elevation living. Modern comforts include a three-zone dual-fuel HVAC system with energy recovery ventilation, whole-house generator, instant hot water, pristine private well water, and a high-efficiency cast-iron wood-burning stove. Set on 17.72 private acres with trails, open meadow, and direct access to protected wilderness, the land offers unmatched connection to nature. From expansive terraces to forest paths and sweeping 40+ mile views, this is a mountain retreat as intelligent as it is breathtaking.This property is a must see to appreciate all it has to offer.
Facts and features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 11
- Flex Space Dimensions: 15' x 20'
- Flex Space Level: Basement
- Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Office: Yes
- Family Room Dimensions: 13' x 14'
- Sun Room Dimensions: 13' x 14'
- Game/Recreation Room Dimensions: 30' x 24'
Appliances
- Convection oven
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Filtration system
- Induction cooktop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Basement Level: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 19' x 15'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13' x 13'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 18' x 11'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Full Bathrooms On Basement Level: 1
Interior Features
- Breakfast bar
- Built-in features
- Entrance foyer
- Kitchen island
- Open floorplan
- Pantry
- Walk-in closet(s)
- Walk-in pantry
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Heating Features: Heat Pump
- Ceiling Fans: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13' x 10'
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11' x 19'
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
- Lot Size Acres: 17.72
- Lot Size Square Feet: 771883
Schools
- 6
Smoky Mountain High
high · 9-12 · 3.1 mi
- 6
Scotts Creek Elementary
elementary · K-8 · 4.4 mi
Heritage Christian Academy
elementary · K-7 · 4.7 mi
- 5
Fairview Elementary
elementary · K-8 · 2.9 mi
- 9
Jackson County Early College
high · 9-12 · 3.4 mi
- 1
Jackson Community School
middle · 6-12 · 3.7 mi
Price history
- Jun 30, 2026 · Price Changed$2,395,000
- Jun 30, 2026 · Price Changed$2,395,000
- Feb 1, 2026 · Listed$2,695,000
- Feb 1, 2026 · Listed$2,695,000
- Nov 1, 2025 · Listing Removed—
- Nov 1, 2025 · Listing Removed—
- Jul 29, 2025 · Price Changed$2,750,000
- Jul 29, 2025 · Price Changed$2,750,000
Tax history
- 2026$2,965 tax · $916,240 assessed
- 2025$2,965 tax · $916,240 assessed
- 2023$2,346 tax · $584,620 assessed
- 2022$2,346 tax · $584,620 assessed
- 2021$2,201 tax · $584,620 assessed
- 2020$1,565 tax · $389,940 assessed
- 2019$392 tax · $103,320 assessed
- 2018$392 tax · $103,320 assessed
Home value
$2,371,000
- Collateral Analytics$2,371,000
- Cotality$2,235,500
Where it is
Listed by Christy Mitchell · Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - Great Smokys Realty · CanopyMLS
