Owner will only sell with 21 Riverbend Rd and 61 Riverbend Rd together. This adorable cottage was hit by the flooding from Hurricane Helene and the potential is limitless. With .92 acres you have river frontage on the Pigeon River and is just a short 1 mile walk into the bustling town of Canton where you can enjoy all the amenities they have to offer. A short 25 minute drive and you will find yourself with all the amenities Asheville has to offer with its bustling food and beverage scene and easy access to the Asheville Airport. Bring your imagination to this home as you remodel or decide to turn this property into your next riverside business venture. Think of the possibilities when you buy both 21 & 61 Riverbend Rd!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
Listed by Meaghan Austin• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher
This adorable cottage was hit by the flood and needs some TLC. Could be a great home again. Convenient location with paved road. Beautiful riverfront where you can enjoy tubing swimming and trout fishing. This would be a perfect fixer upper for a handy owner.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$877 (+0.6%)
$23,900 + $86,600
$110,500
2024
$872 (+1.3%)
$23,900 + $86,600
$110,500
2023
$861 (+2.0%)
$23,900 + $86,600
$110,500
2022
$844 (−29.6%)
$23,900 + $86,600
$110,500
2021
$1,199 (+17.6%)
$23,900 + $143,800
$167,700
2020
$1,019
$23,900 + $104,500
$128,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
720
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8656479703
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2025.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Canton, NC • 28716
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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45
61
40
52
31
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Sun exposure
49/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
4.6 hrs
3.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 61 Riverbend Rd
$189,974
$10K under list price of $200K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $99K to $295K.