$475,000
$65K PRICE DROP

173 Academy St Canton, NC 28716

Estimated payment $2,749/month

Total Views 9,923
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,518 Sq Ft
$189 Price per Sq Ft

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

Colleen Hannah

Coldwell Banker Advantage Brokerage Email: channah@cbawest.com License #347935 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Advantage

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 188.64
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: channah@cbawest.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Permanent
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1878
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1090
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1591
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 501
  • Sq Ft Upper: 640
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2518
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
  • Living Area: 2518
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: City, Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Brick Partial, Stone, Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Canton
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8657-80-6650
  • Zoning Specification: CNC-1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Meadowbrook
  • High School: Pisgah

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4228726

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8657-80-6650