
173 Academy St Canton, NC 28716
Estimated payment $2,749/month
Highlights
- City View
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Wood Flooring
- Canton Middle Rated 9+
- Wooded Lot
- Covered patio or porch
About This Home
NOT IN FLOOD ZONE. ZONED FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE. This historic house in the heart of Canton has been beautifully restored. This home embodies the best of downtown living, offering a seamless blend of classic elegance and thoughtful updates. Step inside to a grand foyer adorned with soaring 14-foot ceilings, beautifully honed hardwood floors, and an elegant winding staircase - a warm welcome that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The living/dining rooms designed for effortless entertaining while the chef-inspired kitchen is perfect for casual mornings or evening conversations. Retreat to the primary suite, complete with its own fireplace and expansive built-in bookshelves. Beyond the home’s timeless beauty, is a location which is simply unbeatable.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Advantage Brokerage Email: channah@cbawest.com License #347935 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned CNC-1
Property Views
- City
- Mountain
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Permanent Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1.5-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- French Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- Attached Carport
- Driveway
Schools
- Meadowbrook Elementary School
- Canton Middle School
- Pisgah High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Covered patio or porch
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 8657-80-6650
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | -- | $245,700 | $22,700 | $223,000 |
2024 | $1,510 | $245,700 | $22,700 | $223,000 |
2023 | $1,180 | $185,700 | $22,700 | $163,000 |
2022 | $1,153 | $185,700 | $22,700 | $163,000 |
2021 | $1,246 | $203,100 | $22,700 | $180,400 |
2020 | $923 | $130,600 | $19,400 | $111,200 |
2019 | $819 | $112,000 | $19,400 | $92,600 |
2018 | $819 | $112,000 | $19,400 | $92,600 |
2017 | $819 | $112,000 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $784 | $109,500 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $784 | $109,500 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $685 | $109,500 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -6.9% | $189 / Sq Ft |
06/19/2025 06/19/25 | Price Changed | $510,000 | -2.9% | $203 / Sq Ft |
06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Price Changed | $525,000 | -0.9% | $208 / Sq Ft |
04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Price Changed | $530,000 | -1.9% | $210 / Sq Ft |
03/05/2025 03/05/25 | For Sale | $540,000 | +66.2% | $214 / Sq Ft |
03/23/2023 03/23/23 | Sold | $325,000 | 0.0% | $133 / Sq Ft |
02/02/2023 02/02/23 | Price Changed | $325,000 | -7.1% | $133 / Sq Ft |
01/20/2023 01/20/23 | For Sale | $350,000 | -- | $143 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $325,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $110,000 | Attorney | |
Special Warranty Deed | $105,000 | None Available | |
Trustee Deed | $120,700 | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $295,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $92,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $160,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $28,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $104,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $94,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $116,800 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $29,200 | Stand Alone Second |
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