SOLD JAN 9, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $270K

$276,511

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,099/mo

•

746

sq ft

70 First St, Canton, NC 28716

About this home

Cleaned up and ready to go - this versatile, value property is ready for it's new owner who knows a good deal when they see it. The cute cottage lives large with detached studio/workshop & 2 car garage ideal for the maker, artist, or home business. Mountain views from a quiet side street just a short walk from downtown Canton, while also being an easy 20 minutes to Asheville. Perfect for creative entrepreneurs on a budget. Motivated sellers! This home likely to qualify Haywood County Home Ownership Assistance program. The program is grant funded and assists first time home buyers with down payment and closing costs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Seth Connelly • Town and Mountain Realty

Contact: seth@townandmountain.com

Bought with Joshua Gonyeau • Jason Mitchell Real Estate

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4230624

Redfin Estimate

$276,511

$6,511 since sold in January 2026$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 35.1% higher than the average sale price ($205K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$85,000
A
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
51 Holtzclaw St, Canton, NC 28716
SOLD BY REDFIN MAR 5, 2026
$248,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths835 sq ft
107 Axley St, Canton, NC 28716
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$230,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,065 sq ft
821 N Main St, Canton, NC 28716
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$230,000
D
2 beds1 bath837 sq ft
166 Spruce St, Canton, NC 28716
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$220,000
E
2 beds1 bath681 sq ft
73 Trinidad Dr, Canton, NC 28716
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$215,000
F
2 beds1 bath728 sq ft
118 Mitchell St, Canton, NC 28716

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$1,314/mo

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Market trends in 28716, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.8%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$359K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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Sale history for 70 First St

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4230624

Jan 9, 2026

Sold

$270,000

$362/sq ft

Nov 23, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 22, 2025

Price Changed

$275,000

$369/sq ft

Aug 11, 2025

Relisted

—

Jul 27, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2025

Price Changed

$279,900

$375/sq ft

May 6, 2025

Price Changed

$282,500

$379/sq ft

Apr 17, 2025

Price Changed

$285,000

$382/sq ft

Mar 28, 2025

Price Changed

$287,500

$385/sq ft

Mar 14, 2025

Listed

$289,000

$387/sq ft

Mar 11, 2025

Coming Soon

$289,000

$387/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4022565

May 22, 2023

Sold

$267,000

$358/sq ft

Apr 23, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 20, 2023

Listed

$262,000

$351/sq ft

+16

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3474244

Apr 25, 2019

Sold

$145,000

$194/sq ft

Apr 21, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 20, 2019

Contingent

—

Mar 17, 2019

Listed

$149,900

$201/sq ft

+13

A great rare find! Priced under recent appraisal (03/2019) and is being offered with a home warranty. Don't miss your opportunity! This 2 bed/1.5 bath home is located on First St. in charming Canton, NC. Located in an established neighborhood, this property is very close to downtown Canton shops, restaurants and brewery. This home is move in ready and has a great detached 2 car garage with a 288 sq ft studio that has many potential uses. Less than two miles from Interstate 40 makes a commute to Asheville very easy. This home sits on a nice city lot but has a low maintenance yard. Ready for your own personal touch - Come home to Canton! Link to drone video of this property: https://youtu.be/-Hi-wkiNaPM

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM570498

May 22, 2015

Sold

$80,000

$107/sq ft

May 22, 2015

Sold

$80,000

$107/sq ft

May 7, 2015

Delisted

—

Sep 11, 2014

Listed

$83,000

$111/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 6, 2002

Sold

$76,000

$102/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$795

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2024

$795

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2023

$795 (+2.2%)

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2022

$778

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2021

$778 (+24.0%)

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2020

$628 (−0.8%)

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2019

$633

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2018

$633

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2017

$633 (+12.0%)

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2016

$565 (+18.9%)

$10,800 + $60,100

$70,900

2014

$475

$10,800 + $60,100

$70,900

Tax history for 70 First St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$795

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2024

$795

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2023

$795 (+2.2%)

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2022

$778

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2021

$778 (+24.0%)

$16,800 + $98,900

$115,700

2020

$628 (−0.8%)

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2019

$633

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2018

$633

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2017

$633 (+12.0%)

$13,200 + $66,900

$80,100

2016

$565 (+18.9%)

$10,800 + $60,100

$70,900

2014

$475

$10,800 + $60,100

$70,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,074 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

852

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Haywood County

APN

8667042329

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Kerosene, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: Other - See Remarks

Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Door Features: Storm Door(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
Zoning Specification: R-2

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Open Lot, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: North Canton
Middle Or Junior High School: Canton
High School: Pisgah

Location Information
Directions: From Asheville or Waynesville take I-40 to Exit 33, Newfound Road. At the top of the exit head toward downtown Canton. In .05 miles take a right onto North Main Street, and then in .05 miles take a right onto First Street.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 852
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,074 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Haywood County
APN: 8667042329

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 746
Living Area: 746
Above Grade Finished Area: 746
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 746
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

North Canton Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Canton Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Pisgah High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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

8 days above 94° expected this year, 23 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

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Historical weather

Canton, NC • 28716

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$263,000 – $318,000

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Home values near 70 First St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 First Street, Canton, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1755 Sq. Ft.	$308,103
59 First Street, Canton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$236,286

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 First Street, Canton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$304,181
30 First Street, Canton, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$529,446

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 First Street, Canton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 966 Sq. Ft.	$223,743
52 First Street, Canton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 794 Sq. Ft.	$218,208

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