2223 Scarlet Ridge, Sylva, NC
$2,695,000 · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths · 4,454 sq ft · built 2018
Listing courtesy of Great Smokys Realty (Christy Mitchell). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the 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.
Price in context
- Asking $605 per square foot.
- That is 16% below the $716 median across 9 active $1.5M+ homes in Sylva.
- 3rd highest asking price of 9 active $1.5M+ homes in Sylva.
- 2nd largest by living area of the 6 with a recorded size.
- No price changes since it was listed.
- 44 days on the market, listed 2026-02-01.
- County tax assessment $916,240; the asking price is 2.94× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $1,100 (annually).
Location
Neighborhood: Cane Creek Ridge, Jackson County, ZIP 28779.
Features
- Style
- Contemporary, Other
- Levels
- One and One Half
- Construction
- Fiber Cement
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 4 full
- Basement
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Tile
- Kitchen & appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Filtration System, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- View
- Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Lot
- Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
- County
- Jackson
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- 198 Quiet Forest Lane, Sylva — $1,200,000, 3.4 mi away
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See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.