$440,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2025

173 Academy St Canton, NC 28716

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,518 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$175 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

248 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of December 2025

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. NOT in FEMA FLOOD ZONE. ZONED FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Hannah

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

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Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Hannah

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

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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
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • 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

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • 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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

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: 174.74
  • 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

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural 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
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

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

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Meadowbrook
  • High School: Pisgah

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Dec 16, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Michelle and Johnson Jake B
Bought by
White Lee and White Shelley
Seller's Agent
Colleen Hannah
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Hannah
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$540,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-18.52%
Views
157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.17%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2023
Closed on
Mar 17, 2023
Sold by
Wickham Daniel and Wickham Destiny
Bought by
Johnson Michelle
Seller's Agent
Jason Brodsky
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Craig Messer
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.14%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.69%
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2016
Sold by
Goodlett Brian and Goodlett Jessica Sharron
Bought by
Wickham Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,500
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2007
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Goodlett Brian and Goodlett Samantha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2007
Sold by
Johnson Jennifer L and Johnson Christopher
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $440,000 None Listed On Document
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
Previous Owner $295,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $104,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $94,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2025 12/16/25 Sold $440,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
10/26/2025 10/26/25 Price Changed $440,000 -2.2% $175 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Price Changed $450,000 -2.2% $179 / Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $460,000 -3.2% $183 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
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)

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 $15 $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

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4228726

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8657-80-6650