For nearly 140 years, this remarkable mountain residence has stood as a gracious testament to a bygone era, its rich history woven into every thoughtfully preserved detail. In the picturesque Cruso community of Haywood County, this extraordinary 1888 home blends timeless elegance, historic character and modern refinement. Once serving as a teaching college annex of Columbia University, a boys' school and a summer camp, this distinctive property has long been a place of learning, gathering and cherished memories. A gracious front porch welcomes you with captivating mountain and golf course views, while inviting side and rear patios and a fenced backyard offer beautiful settings for relaxation and entertaining. Inside, thoughtful renovations honor the home's architectural heritage while embracing contemporary comforts. A beautifully remodeled kitchen, featuring exposed brick and a charming fireplace, is complemented by a butler's pantry, elegant dining room, and light-filled, year-round sunroom. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat. A beautiful wooden staircase leads to four additional bedrooms, two baths, and a spacious, sunlit upper hall, an idyllic setting for reading or quiet reflection. Separate living quarters above the main-level garage, handicap accessible, feature a bedroom, bath, kitchen, dining area, and living room, offering wonderful flexibility for family and guests. A substantial barn provides three garage bays below and an expansive upper level, unheated but equipped for a future heating connection, offering exceptional possibilities for creative pursuits. Rich in history, beautifully restored and thoughtfully reimagined, this one-of-a-kind property offers something increasingly rare, the opportunity to become part of a remarkable legacy while creating a story entirely your own.
Active
$2,050,000
185 Country Club Dr, Canton, NC 28716
6beds
4,867sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
5.11 Acres Lot
$2,029,800 Zestimate®
$421/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gracious front porchExposed brickLight-filled year-round sunroomBeautifully remodeled kitchenFenced backyardTwo bathsFour additional bedrooms
- 3 days
- 459
- 54
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marilyn Wright 828-279-3980,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4430810
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Dining area
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Microwave, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 4170
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Gas, Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,170
- Total interior livable area: 4,867 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,170
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 5
- Details: There is a two car garage on the main level and a three car detached garage beneath the barn.
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 5.11 Acres
- Features: Hilly, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 697 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 8663399696
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other - See Remarks
- Water: Community Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Canton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $421/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $695,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,678
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$2,029,800
$1.93M - $2.13M
$5,422/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,050,000+241.7%$421/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4430810 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2015 | Sold | $600,000-13.7%$123/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM580561 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2015 | Price change | $695,000-7.3%$143/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX MOUNTAIN REALTY #580561 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $749,500$154/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Mountain Realty #580561 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2014 | Listing removed | $749,500$154/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX MOUNTAIN REALTY #545549 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $749,500+899.3%$154/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX MOUNTAIN REALTY #545549 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Sold | $75,000-90.3%$15/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $775,000$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX MOUNTAIN REALTY #545549 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,678 | $695,300 |
| 2024 | $4,678 | $695,300 |
| 2023 | $4,678 +2.3% | $695,300 |
| 2022 | $4,574 | $695,300 |
| 2021 | $4,574 +9.5% | $695,300 +18.5% |
| 2020 | $4,178 -0.1% | $586,700 |
| 2019 | $4,183 | $586,700 |
| 2018 | $4,183 | $586,700 |
| 2017 | $4,183 +91.9% | $586,700 +93.9% |
| 2016 | $2,180 | $302,600 |
| 2015 | $2,180 +8% | $302,600 |
| 2014 | $2,017 | $302,600 |
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Neighborhood: 28716
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethel
- Middle: Bethel
- High: Pisgah
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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