$239,900
$19K PRICE DROP

261 Star Ridge Rd Canton, NC 28716

Canton Area

Estimated payment $1,409/month

Total Views 8,187
1 Bed
1 Bath
691 Sq Ft
$347 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • North Canton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Tucked into a peaceful mountain setting just minutes from downtown Canton, 261 Star Ridge Road offers an inviting combination of privacy, updates, outdoor space, and everyday convenience. Situated on approximately 0.93 acres, this move-in-ready home features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, plus a versatile bonus room that adds valuable flexibility for a home office, hobby space, dressing room, guest space, nursery, or additional storage. Inside, recent improvements give the home a fresh feel, including new flooring, a new mini-split system, and an updated kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops, and appliances. An electric fireplace anchors the living room and adds a cozy touch for cooler mountain evenings. Outside, mature trees frame the peaceful setting while mountain views provide a beautiful backdrop. Raised garden beds, a storage shed, and a small playhouse add to the usable outdoor space, while a recently added stone walkway leads from the driveway to the side porch and adds both charm and function. Despite its tucked-away feel, the location keeps you close to everything, with downtown Canton just minutes away, convenient access to I-40, and downtown Asheville approximately 25 minutes from home. Previously used as a long-term rental by the current owners, the property also offers potential for buyers exploring an investment opportunity. Whether you're looking for a first home, a simpler one-level lifestyle, an investment property, or your own affordable place in the mountains, 261 Star Ridge Road packs a surprising amount of possibility into a charming Western North Carolina setting.

Listing Agent

Juli Rogers

Keller Williams Great Smokies Brokerage Email: juli@grgnc.com License #293606 Listed on: 06/22/2026

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 40,511 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SF

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 691 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Electric Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • North Canton Elementary School
  • Canton Middle School
  • Pisgah High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8667-23-9114

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0.93 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Second Living Quarters: None
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 347.18
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: juli@grgnc.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 691
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 691
  • Has Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Living Area: 691
  • Bedroom Main: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Side Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Ductless
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8667-23-9114
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: SF

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: North Canton
  • High School: Pisgah

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2026 $656 $88,200 $23,900 $64,300
2025 $656 $88,200 $23,900 $64,300
2024 $7 $88,200 $23,900 $64,300
2023 $656 $88,200 $23,900 $64,300
2022 $643 $88,200 $23,900 $64,300
2021 $643 $88,200 $23,900 $64,300
2020 $527 $61,000 $21,600 $39,400
2019 $532 $61,000 $21,600 $39,400
2018 $532 $61,000 $21,600 $39,400
2017 $532 $61,000 $0 $0
2016 $426 $44,700 $0 $0
2015 $424 $44,700 $0 $0
2014 $341 $44,700 $0 $0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2026 07/10/26 Price Changed $239,900 -7.4% $347 / Sq Ft
06/22/2026 06/22/26 For Sale $259,000 -- $375 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4396365

Canopy MLS

APN: 8667-23-9114

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