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  • Price cut: $19.1K (7/10)
    $239,900

    261 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC 28716

    1beds
    691sqft
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    $1,500/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1915
    0.93 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $347/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Electric fireplaceSmall playhouseVersatile bonus roomRaised garden bedsNew mini-split systemStorage shedNew cabinetry
    Tucked into a peaceful mountain setting just minutes from downtown Canton, 261 Star Ridge Road offers an inviting combination of privacy, updates, outdoor space, and everyday convenience. Situated on approximately 0.93 acres, this move-in-ready home features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, plus a versatile bonus room that adds valuable flexibility for a home office, hobby space, dressing room, guest space, nursery, or additional storage. Inside, recent improvements give the home a fresh feel, including new flooring, a new mini-split system, and an updated kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops, and appliances. An electric fireplace anchors the living room and adds a cozy touch for cooler mountain evenings. Outside, mature trees frame the peaceful setting while mountain views provide a beautiful backdrop. Raised garden beds, a storage shed, and a small playhouse add to the usable outdoor space, while a recently added stone walkway leads from the driveway to the side porch and adds both charm and function. Despite its tucked-away feel, the location keeps you close to everything, with downtown Canton just minutes away, convenient access to I-40, and downtown Asheville approximately 25 minutes from home. Previously used as a long-term rental by the current owners, the property also offers potential for buyers exploring an investment opportunity. Whether you're looking for a first home, a simpler one-level lifestyle, an investment property, or your own affordable place in the mountains, 261 Star Ridge Road packs a surprising amount of possibility into a charming Western North Carolina setting.
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    Listed by:

    Juli Rogers juli@grgnc.com,

    Keller Williams Great Smokies

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4396365MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom full
      • Features: None
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: None
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Features: None
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Ductless
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Kitchen
      Features
      • None
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 691
      • Total interior livable area: 691 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 691
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Side Porch
      Lot
      • Size: 0.93 Acres
      • Features: Sloped, Wooded
      Living quarters
      • Secondary features: None
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: 8667239114
      • Zoning: SFR
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Horse amenities: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1915

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: City

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Canton
      • Elevation: 2500 Feet

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $347/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $88,200
      • Annual tax amount: $656
      • Date on market: 6/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 86 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Gravel, Paved

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Price change$239,900-7.4%$347/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4396365 Report a problem
        6/22/2026Listed for sale$259,000$375/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4396365 Report a problem
        5/11/2018Listing removed$800$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        4/20/2018Price change$800-5.9%$1/sqft
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        4/6/2018Listed for rent$850$1/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$656 $88,200
        2024$656 $88,200
        2023$656 +2.1%$88,200
        2022$643 $88,200
        2021$643 +22.2%$88,200 +44.6%
        2020$527 -0.9%$61,000
        2019$532 $61,000
        2018$532 $61,000
        2017$532 +24.9%$61,000 +36.5%
        2016$426 $44,700
        2015$426 +24.7%$44,700
        2014$341 +1948%$44,700 +6%
        2010$17 -94.2%$42,180
        2008$289 $42,180
        2007-- $42,180
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28716

        Getting around

        7 / 100
        Car-Dependent

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: North Canton
        • Middle: Canton
        • 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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