Your Own Slice of Riverfront Paradise in the Mountains of Western North Carolina with a fantastic swimming hole! This property includes 1.47 acres of beautiful, level riverfront property along the scenic East Fork of the Pigeon River in the Cruso community of Canton, NC. Boasting approximately 445 feet of river frontage, this unique property offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of rushing mountain water, complete with a fantastic natural swimming hole that's perfect for cooling off on warm summer days! With easy paved-road access, open grassy areas, mature trees, and picturesque mountain surroundings, this property is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Imagine spending your weekends fishing, swimming, picnicking, relaxing beside the river, or simply escaping the hustle and bustle to your own private mountain retreat. The relatively level terrain offers possibilities for recreational enjoyment, a riverside pavilion, or other permitted uses. Located in the beautiful Cruso Valley, with convenient access to Canton, Waynesville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the outdoor adventures of Western North Carolina. The property is located within a designated floodplain, and buyers should verify all intended uses, permitting requirements, and development restrictions with the appropriate authorities. Riverfront opportunities with this much usable space and water frontage are increasingly hard to find. Come experience the possibilities!
Under contract-no show
$65,000
8390 Cruso Rd, Canton, NC 28716
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1.47Acres
Unimproved Land
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1.47 Acres Lot
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What's special
Picturesque mountain surroundingsMature treesFantastic swimming holeOpen grassy areasEasy paved-road access
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ron Breese ron@ronbreese.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies,
Matthew Wells,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4438867
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: None, River Front
- Body of water: East Fork Pigeon River
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 432
Lot
- Size: 1.47 Acres
- Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 8654350218
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed, Septic Needed
- Water: Well Needed
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Canton
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $19,700
- Annual tax amount: $106
- Date on market: 11/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Nonconforming Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Pending sale | $65,000 |
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| 11/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106 -88.8% | $121,600 |
| 2024 | $949 | $121,600 |
| 2023 | $949 +2% | $121,600 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $931 | $97,000 -20.2% |
| 2021 | $931 +23.2% | $121,600 +39.6% |
| 2020 | $756 -0.7% | $87,100 |
| 2019 | $761 | $87,100 |
| 2018 | $761 | $87,100 |
| 2017 | $761 -4.1% | $87,100 -7.7% |
| 2016 | $793 | $94,400 |
| 2015 | $793 +14.5% | $94,400 |
| 2014 | $693 +3.8% | $94,400 -2.9% |
| 2010 | $667 +3.3% | $97,250 |
| 2008 | $646 | $97,250 |
| 2007 | -- | $97,250 |
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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.





