$399,900
SOLD OCT 19, 2023

96 Winding Way Canton, NC 28716

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,614 Sq Ft
0.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$248 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bethel Elementary Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Cottage on the hill and EASY EASY ACCESS! Truly spectacular year round views of Lickstone and Cold Mountain without the high elevation drive. Nestled on the hillside of a quiet community is a well maintained home with two bedroom, two full baths, bright kitchen, upstairs loft, a gorgeous rock fireplace in the vaulted great room, a bonus room for an office, craft room or quiet sitting room off the primary bedroom and a deck with a swing. It gets better…property sits on almost an acre lot with level parking area for 3-4 cars and with a mostly level upper portion of the property. There is also a magnificent white oak tree! A large detached garage(16 x 23) that you can use to park your vehicle or as a very large workshop with attic space and still use the metal carport to park your vehicle. If you like mountain living with mountain views come see this one! **This home has been well cared for and is being SOLD FURNISHED.**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry White

WNC Real Estate Store Inc License #288116 Listed on: 08/16/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Stan Holden

Keller Williams Great Smokies License #216832

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Propane Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Rolling Acres Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8644-97-2848

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Restrictions: No Representation,Short Term Rental Allowed,Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 247.77
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1298
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 316
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1614
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
  • Living Area: 1614
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2500
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Other - See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane, Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Hoa Subject To Dues: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Area: 0.97
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8644-97-2848
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • 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
Apr 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Purvis Emmett E
Bought by
Buchanan John Andrew
Seller's Agent
Caroline Allen
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Janet Gregg
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-13.95%
Views
75

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
119.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Mason Gary L and Mason Betty Ruth
Bought by
The Mason Candler Loving Trust and Mason Betty Ruth Candler

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1999
Bought by
Mason Gary L and Mason Betty Ruth
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $370,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $125,628 New Conventional
Previous Owner $134,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $101,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $370,000 -5.1% $222 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $390,000 -4.9% $234 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $410,000 -4.7% $246 / Sq Ft
04/20/2025 04/20/25 For Sale $430,000 +7.5% $258 / Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Sold $399,900 0.0% $248 / Sq Ft
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Price Changed $399,900 -11.1% $248 / Sq Ft
08/16/2023 08/16/23 For Sale $450,000 -- $279 / 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 -- $202,700 $36,000 $166,700
2024 $1,466 $202,700 $36,000 $166,700
2023 $1,267 $174,500 $36,000 $138,500
2022 $1,241 $174,500 $36,000 $138,500
2021 $1,241 $174,500 $36,000 $138,500
2020 $1,011 $127,100 $24,000 $103,100
2019 $1,016 $127,100 $24,000 $103,100
2018 $1,016 $127,100 $24,000 $103,100
2017 $1,003 $127,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,049 $138,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,049 $138,100 $0 $0
2014 $943 $138,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4060271

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8644-97-2848