$432,000
$27K PRICE DROP

265 Laurel Branch Rd Canton, NC 28716

Estimated payment $2,361/month

Total Views 10,096
1 Bed
1 Bath
461 Sq Ft
$937 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • Bethel Elementary Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

$52K PRICE IMPROVEMENT from original list price! STRs PERMITTED! STUNNING GLASS TREEHOUSE with river views on 3 acres! Live in the mist-covered canopy while bathed in stereophonic sound created by the Pigeon River on one side and a mapped stream on the other. Built in 2022 with floor-to-ceiling glass, your treehouse cabin is perched 100 feet above the river. Cozy-up in front of a fire table on your 120 sq. ft. deck cantilevered 30' above the lush ground cover. Cabin has engineered hardwood floors and ultra high-end finishes. Access your loft bedroom via mechanical stairs that retract and you’ll find a king-sized bed, nightstands and 5 skylights for stargazing. Serpentine up 65 steps that blend into the flora and fauna as you ascend to your paradise in the clouds! Oversized septic system (3 bedroom), heated pump house, 3 gallon-per-minute well, 2 heat/ac units, all appliances convey, property is offered fully furnished. Experience the property via video link below. PROPERTY IS GATED.

Listing Agent

Jeanne Forrest

EXP Realty LLC Brokerage Email: ashevillerealest8@gmail.com License #306720 Listed on: 03/10/2025

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2022

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Private Lot
  • Steep Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned L01A

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Parking

  • Shared Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Access to stream, creek or river
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Bethel Elementary School
  • Canton Middle School
  • Pisgah High School

Utilities

  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8644-93-8555

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2022

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Year Built: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 937.09
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: ashevillerealest8@gmail.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 368
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 93
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Other
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 461
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
  • Living Area: 461
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Skylight(s)
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Room Count: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Mountain(s), Water, Winter, Year Round
  • Water Body Name: East Fork Pigeon River
  • Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Waterfront Elevation: 3000
  • Construction Type: Glass, Wood
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street, Shared Driveway, Other - See Remarks

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless
  • Sewer: Septic Installed (Off Site)
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level, Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Private, River Front, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Area: 3
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8644-93-8555
  • Zoning Specification: L01A

Green Features

  • Green Sustainability: Engineered Wood Products, Spray Foam Insulation
  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Pisgah

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Range of Values:

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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 -- $103,600 $25,400 $78,200
2024 $832 $103,600 $25,400 $78,200
2023 $832 $103,600 $25,400 $78,200
2022 $817 $103,600 $25,400 $78,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $432,000 -5.9% $937 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $459,000 -- $996 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4231718

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8644-93-8555