Welcome to 54 Schoolhouse Drive in Canton — a classic WNC opportunity with history, potential, and room to grow. This 1940 home was hand-built by the original owners. The property includes two adjoining lots, offering a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on one parcel and future possibilities on the second parcel, subject to town approvals. With city water connected and city sewer available, future planning becomes more straightforward.
Canton continues to evolve since the paper mill closure and is moving steadily into its next chapter. Its location is one of its strengths: about 20 minutes to Asheville, close to local conveniences, and within easy reach of Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Haywood County Gateway to the Great Smokies. Everyday essentials, riverfront recreation, and small-town charm are all nearby.
The home, sold as-is and with low ceilings, offers a manageable footprint and a practical path for someone ready to make it their own. First-time buyers will appreciate the approachable entry into homeownership, and investors will recognize the value-add potential both in the residence and in the second lot. This community in Canton retains a friendly, established feel and is well positioned for long-term upside as the area continues to grow and redefine itself.
If you’re seeking a property with history, flexibility, and room for future ideas — with the benefit of city utilities and a location close to both town and mountain recreation — come see what’s possible at 54 Schoolhouse Drive.
Closed
$99,000
54 Schoolhouse Dr, Canton, NC 28716
3beds
1,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.32 Acres Lot
$98,900 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$1,763 Estimated rent
Home value
$98,900
$92,000 - $107,000
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Listed by:
Steve Cooper Steve.Cooper@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with:
Steve Eisenstein
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4310849
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane, Space Heater
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,058
- Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,058
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Space(s), Shared Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Open Lot, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 8657-12-0586
- Parcel number: 8657121548
- Zoning: NONE
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Canton
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,800
- Annual tax amount: $305
- Date on market: 11/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 132 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $99,000-34%$94/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $149,900-7.5%$142/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $162,000$153/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $162,000$153/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $162,000-7.4%$153/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $175,000-9.1%$165/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $192,500$182/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305 | $93,800 |
| 2024 | $305 | $93,800 |
| 2023 | $305 +2.4% | $93,800 |
| 2022 | $298 | $93,800 |
| 2021 | $298 +74.6% | $93,800 +88% |
| 2020 | $171 | $49,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $49,900 |
| 2018 | $171 | $49,900 |
| 2017 | $171 -25.6% | $49,900 -27.5% |
| 2016 | $229 | $68,800 |
| 2015 | $229 +3.9% | $68,800 |
| 2014 | $221 -47.4% | $68,800 +20.9% |
| 2010 | $419 | $56,890 |
| 2008 | -- | $56,890 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28716
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Canton ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Canton MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Pisgah HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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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