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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Price cut: $19.1K (7/10)
$239,900
261 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC 28716
1beds
691sqft
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
- 86 days
- 674
- 54
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Juli Rogers juli@grgnc.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4396365
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
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $239,900-7.4%$347/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000$375/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
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| 4/20/2018 | Price change | $800-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/6/2018 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: 28716
Nearby schools
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.




