$385,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

71 Persimmon Ln Canton, NC 28716

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
0.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$317 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Bethel Elementary Rated A-
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

Updated original farmhouse on just under an acre complete with wood stove, established gardens & creek. Enjoy pasture views and friendly neighborhood horses, large chicken coop & detached garage with a huge workshop space above! Updates within the last 6 months include New Roof, new HVAC, new kitchen cabinets & counters, UV spring water filtration, interior paint, updated bathrooms, new dishwasher & fridge, added a second bedroom and so-so much more! Listed as a 2 bedroom, but also includes THREE bonus rooms on the second floor that are under 7' high. Thats 583 extra square feet not counted in total listed living area! Original hardwoods as well as a canning cellar and a top notch springhouse. Plenty of room to add outdoor entertaining spaces among the abundance of flora and fauna! Privacy and peace in a little piece of history with all the updates you could want! Ask for the complete updates list and the list of flora and fauna that can be found on the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Asha Hertel

Town and Mountain Realty Brokerage Email: asha@townandmountain.com License #329239 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katerina Leeger

Town and Mountain Realty License #332243

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8655-23-7518

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 316.61
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: asha@townandmountain.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1216
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 553
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 553
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1216
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Area: 1216
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Side Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Spring

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Level, Private
  • Lot Size Area: 0.78
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8655-23-7518
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: none

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Smith Brighton Elizabeth
Bought by
Wood Megan and Wisener Michael
Seller's Agent
Asha Hertel
Town and Mountain Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katerina Leeger
Town and Mountain Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Views
1

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-32.55%
Original Mortgage
$277,400
Outstanding Balance
$277,400
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$97,133

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2024
Closed on
Oct 21, 2024
Sold by
Kane Paula Elizabeth
Bought by
Smith Brighton Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Clarissa Hyatt- Zack
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Asha Hertel
Town and Mountain Realty
List Price
$388,000
Sold Price
$342,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,500
-11.73%
Views
63

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.39%
Original Mortgage
$325,375
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2015
Closed on
Aug 11, 2015
Sold by
Ashe Warren D and Ashe Mary E
Bought by
Kane Paula Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Rowena Patton
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sandy & Ron Blair
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$207,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-5.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Williams James Eric
Bought by
Ashe Warren D and Ashe Mary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $385,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $342,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $195,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $157,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $277,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $385,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $385,000 +12.4% $317 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Sold $342,500 -9.7% $282 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Price Changed $379,500 -2.2% $313 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 For Sale $388,000 +99.0% $320 / Sq Ft
08/26/2015 08/26/15 Sold $195,000 -5.8% $108 / Sq Ft
08/09/2015 08/09/15 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2015 06/23/15 For Sale $207,000 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 -- $219,600 $27,800 $191,800
2024 $708 $219,600 $27,800 $191,800
2023 $697 $219,600 $27,800 $191,800
2022 $681 $219,600 $27,800 $191,800
2021 $1,521 $219,600 $27,800 $191,800
2020 $1,391 $183,900 $27,800 $156,100
2019 $1,396 $183,900 $27,800 $156,100
2018 $925 $183,900 $27,800 $156,100
2017 $1,378 $183,900 $0 $0
2016 $925 $118,700 $0 $0
2015 $925 $118,700 $0 $0
2014 $824 $118,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4272919

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8655-23-7518