This is not your typical one-bedroom property. At its heart is a large, open studio and gathering space paired with a separate living area, creating a distinctive combination of flexible space, acreage, parking, and possibilities. Whether envisioned for creative pursuits, gatherings, or simply room to spread out, this property offers something conventional homes do not.
Discover a different kind of property in the Bethel community of Canton. 702 Love Joy Road combines a large, open studio and gathering space with a separate living area, all on approximately two acres surrounded by the mountains of Haywood County.
The main portion offers expansive open rooms, a kitchen area, half bath, and adaptable space that has been used for events and gatherings. The separate living area includes a bedroom, kitchen, full bath, and family room, providing valuable separation from the main studio space.
Outside, there's ample gravel parking, wooded surroundings, a fire pit area, mountain and valley views, and frontage along Love Joy Road.
Located minutes from Lake Logan, Mount Pisgah, Shining Rock Wilderness, Devil's Courthouse, and other Western North Carolina outdoor destinations.
Buyers should verify intended use, permits, and applicable county requirements. This offering includes a portion of PIN 8644-16-5695.
Active
Price cut: $51K (7/21)
$499,000
702 Love Joy Rd, Canton, NC 28716
1beds
2,900sqft
Apartment
Built in 1967
2 Acres Lot
$489,200 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Approximately two acresMountain and valley viewsKitchen areaWooded surroundingsHalf bathAmple gravel parkingExpansive open rooms
- 69 days
- 170
- 6
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Martin Burson Martin@martinburson.com,
RE/MAX Executive
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4400160
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Kerosene
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Exterior Connected
Details
- Parcel number: 8644069287
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Apartment
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Canton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,784
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$489,200
$465,000 - $514,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $499,000-9.3%$172/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4400160 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+9066.7%$190/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4400160 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2016 | Sold | $6,000$2/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,784 | $225,546 |
| 2024 | $1,784 | $225,546 |
| 2023 | $1,784 +1.9% | $225,546 |
| 2022 | $1,750 | $225,546 |
| 2021 | $1,750 +27.5% | $225,546 +27.3% |
| 2020 | $1,372 +28.5% | $177,148 +34.3% |
| 2019 | $1,068 | $131,943 |
| 2018 | $1,068 | $131,943 |
| 2017 | $1,068 -10.7% | $131,943 -14.8% |
| 2016 | $1,195 | $154,822 |
| 2015 | $1,195 +10.2% | $154,822 |
| 2014 | $1,085 +22.4% | $154,822 +16.5% |
| 2010 | $886 +3.2% | $132,897 |
| 2008 | $858 | $132,897 |
| 2007 | -- | $132,897 |
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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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