Canton

North Carolina

Welcome to Canton

Nestled amidst the picturesque mountains of North Carolina lies the quaint town of Canton, a gem waiting to be discovered by travelers seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Known for its rich history, scenic landscapes, and welcoming community, Canton offers a delightful retreat for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

A Glimpse into Canton’s History

Canton boasts a fascinating history that dates back to the late 19th century when it was primarily known for its thriving paper mills. These mills not only shaped the town’s economy but also its cultural identity, with many of Canton’s residents tracing their lineage to the families who worked in these industries. Today, remnants of this industrial heritage can still be seen, adding a unique charm to the town’s character.

Natural Beauty at Your Doorstep

One of the standout features of Canton is its breathtaking natural surroundings. Situated in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the town is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy hiking along scenic trails, fishing in pristine mountain streams, or simply taking in the panoramic views from one of the many overlooks, Canton offers endless opportunities to connect with nature. Check out Sunburst Swimming Hole, one of WNC’s best swimming holes!

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Charming Downtown and Local Culture

Exploring Canton’s downtown area is like stepping back in time. Here, you’ll find charming storefronts, local eateries serving up delicious Southern cuisine, and a thriving arts scene that showcases the talents of local artisans. The town’s commitment to preserving its historical architecture is evident in its beautifully restored buildings, which provide the perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls and leisurely exploration.

Community Spirit and Hospitality

One of the most endearing aspects of Canton is its strong sense of community. Residents take pride in their town and are known for their warm hospitality towards visitors. Whether you’re attending a local festival, exploring the farmer’s market, or simply chatting with locals at a coffee shop, you’ll quickly feel welcomed into the fabric of Canton’s vibrant community.

Local Attractions and Events

Throughout the year, Canton hosts a variety of events and attractions that showcase its unique culture and heritage. From the annual Mountain Mater Festival celebrating the region’s agricultural roots to live music performances at the historic Colonial Theater, there’s always something happening in Canton to entertain and inspire.

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Plan Your Visit

If you’re considering a visit to Canton, North Carolina, be sure to plan ahead to make the most of your trip. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures, historical exploration, or simply a peaceful retreat in the mountains, Canton promises a memorable experience for travelers of all ages and interests.

In conclusion, Canton, North Carolina, offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, rich history, and small-town charm that makes it a hidden gem in the Appalachian Mountains. Whether you’re a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply seeking a relaxing getaway, Canton invites you to explore its scenic landscapes and welcoming community. Plan your visit today and discover why Canton captures the hearts of all who visit.

FEATURED LISTING

622 N Main Street
Canton, NC 28716
$365,900

Positioned in Canton, this thoughtfully designed new construction home offers modern living in a walkable setting with long-term upside. Featuring an open-concept floorplan, the main level flows effortlessly from the living area to the kitchen, highlighted by a beautiful tile backsplash, island with breakfast bar seating, and clean contemporary finishes. Covered front porch and back deck perfect for gathering with friends and family. The two-story layout provides a smart separation of space, with all bedrooms located upstairs, creating privacy and functionality while maximizing the main levels’ living and gathering areas. Quality craftsmanship, efficient design, and modern materials make this home move-in ready and easy to maintain. Beyond the home itself, the location tells a compelling story.

Downtown Canton is entering a period of reinvention, transitioning from its mill-driven past toward a more diversified future that includes residential, commercial, and community-focused development. This evolution is already bringing new energy, infrastructure investment, and opportunity to the area, making well-located homes like this especially attractive for buyers seeking both lifestyle and value. Walk to local shops, restaurants, parks, and community amenities while enjoying proximity to Asheville and the outdoor recreation Western North Carolina is known for.

Homes for Sale in Canton

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4358162
Price: $995,000
100 Bear Tree Cove, ,
Subdivision: Bentgrass Village
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2267 sqft
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Springdale Realty, LLC | MLS # 4358162 | Active
4115811
Price: $899,999
505 Main Street, ,
Free Standing Store
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4115811 | Active
4176412
Price: $899,000
80 Austins Trail, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 2564 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4176412 | Active
4394616
Price: $898,500
233 Rocky Face Drive, ,
Subdivision: Springdale Estates
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2844 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4394616 | Active
4306177
99999 Carolina Boulevard, ,
Price: $825,000 (85.08 acres)
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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty | MLS # 4306177 | Active
3488778
390 Grandview Road, ,
Price: $798,000 (20 acres)
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Engel & Völkers Asheville | MLS # 3488778 | Active
4346093
Price: $789,000
22 Mountain Spring Lane, ,
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 3314 sqft
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Patton Allen Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4346093 | Active
4404368
Price: $725,000
1686 Dutch Cove Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 2604 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4404368 | Active
4380850
Price: $725,000
51 Stony Pond Lane, ,
Subdivision: Bear Wallow
3 BR, 3 BA, 2501 sqft
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Good Hike Realty | MLS # 4380850 | Active
4354255
Price: $699,900
60 Little Creek Drive, ,
Subdivision: Springdale Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 2239 sqft
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Springdale Realty, LLC | MLS # 4354255 | Active
4375378
Price: $665,000
455 Chinquapin Road, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 2037 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4375378 | Under Contract - Show
4344014
Price: $650,000
85 Dawn Lane, ,
Subdivision: Springdale Estates
4 BR, 3 BA, 2469 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4344014 | Active
4294238
Price: $629,000
400 Sunset Heights, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 3485 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4294238 | Active
4394138
Price: $625,000
243 Pioneer Ridge Road, ,
Subdivision: The Glades
3 BR, 3 BA, 2694 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 4394138 | Active
4362839
Price: $625,000
114 Johns Creek Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 3070 sqft
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Great Smokys Realty | MLS # 4362839 | Active
4350265
Bear Wallow Trail, ,
Price: $600,000 (21 acres)
Subdivision: Bear Wallow
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Demos Realty | MLS # 4350265 | Active
4324518
Price: $599,000
112 Hy Vu Drive, ,
Subdivision: Windy Heights
3 BR, 3 BA, 2926 sqft
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Asheville Realty Group | MLS # 4324518 | Active
4078191
Beaverdam Road, ,
Price: $599,000 (12.5 acres)
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4078191 | Active
4358414
Price: $599,000
267 Eagles Trace, ,
Subdivision: East Fork
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 3292 sqft
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Springdale Realty, LLC | MLS # 4358414 | Active
4400086
Price: $595,000
4 Leisure Wood Drive, ,
Subdivision: Silent Forest
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2172 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4400086 | Under Contract - Show
4379451
Price: $590,000
181 Harley Davidson Drive, ,
3 BR, 1 BA, 1462 sqft
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Keller Williams Elite Realty | MLS # 4379451 | Active
4345646
Price: $574,900
130 Crestview Street, ,
Subdivision: Hayfields
4 BR, 3 BA, 2986 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4345646 | Active
4345782
Price: $574,500
530 Wilson Cove Road, ,
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 1310 sqft
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage | MLS # 4345782 | Active
4384087
Price: $549,500
451 Rustic Ridge Drive, ,
Subdivision: Rustic Ridge
3 BR, 2 BA, 1909 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4384087 | Active
4369864
Price: $540,000
30 First Street, ,
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 2432 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4369864 | Active
3546432
206 Frog Holler Cove, ,
Price: $535,000 (16.37 acres)
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CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles | MLS # 3546432 | Active
4362668
Price: $523,000
151 Hampton Heights, ,
4 BR, 2 BA, 2190 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4362668 | Active
4408896
Price: $519,000
1110 Queentown Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2031 sqft
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Seller Solutions | MLS # 4408896 | Active
4392775
Price: $509,900
142 Blake Drive, ,
Subdivision: Grassy Top Estates
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2489 sqft
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Blue Ridge Real Estate | MLS # 4392775 | Active
4397764
Price: $500,000
777 High Street, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 1588 sqft
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Keller Williams Elite Realty | MLS # 4397764 | Active
4400160
Price: $499,000
702 Love Joy Road, ,
1 BR, 1.1 BA, 2900 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4400160 | Active
4296110
Price: $495,000
172 Reed Street, ,
4 BR, 3 BA, 2090 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North | MLS # 4296110 | Active
4264280
Price: $490,000
229 Crabtree Mountain Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2294 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4264280 | Active
4396930
Price: $489,000
73 Rivercrest Court, ,
Subdivision: River Meadows
2 BR, 2 BA, 1757 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4396930 | Under Contract - No Show
4395816
Price: $488,700
203 Pennsylvania Avenue, ,
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 1958 sqft
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DRG Homes & Land | MLS # 4395816 | Under Contract - No Show
4382350
Price: $464,900
97 Paul Holland Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1866 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4382350 | Active
4241028
Price: $450,000
21 Riverbend Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 0 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher | MLS # 4241028 | Under Contract - Show
4398234
Price: $450,000
49 Jake Drive, ,
Subdivision: Sorrells Estate
2 BR, 2 BA, 2045 sqft
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WNC Real Estate Store Inc | MLS # 4398234 | Under Contract - Show
4400463
Price: $450,000
108 Patton Avenue, ,
4 BR, 2 BA, 2149 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4400463 | Active
4353422
Price: $449,500
1299 Country Club Drive, ,
Subdivision: Springdale Estates
2 BR, 2 BA, 1990 sqft
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Mountain Dreams Realty of WNC | MLS # 4353422 | Active
4319242
Price: $443,000
195 Terrace Drive, ,
Subdivision: Fibreville-Skyland Terrace
4 BR, 1.1 BA, 1983 sqft
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Seller Solutions | MLS # 4319242 | Active
4390337
Price: $429,000
315 Mingus Street, ,
Subdivision: Greene Hills
3 BR, 2 BA, 1602 sqft
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Carolina Mountain Sales | MLS # 4390337 | Active
4390362
Price: $429,000
323 Mingus Street, ,
Subdivision: Greene Hills
3 BR, 2 BA, 1602 sqft
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Carolina Mountain Sales | MLS # 4390362 | Active
4390293
Price: $425,000
283 Blake Drive, ,
Subdivision: Grassy Top Estates
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 1549 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4390293 | Active
4327605
Price: $425,000
506 Rocky Acres Road, ,
2 BR, 1 BA, 770 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher | MLS # 4327605 | Under Contract - Show
4388452
Price: $425,000
126 Arrowwood Way, ,
4 BR, 2 BA, 2072 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4388452 | Active
4403266
Price: $425,000
197 Academy Street, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1644 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4403266 | Under Contract - Show
4217506
Wilson Cove Road, ,
Price: $425,000 (23.35 acres)
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4217506 | Active
4308024
Price: $419,900
223 N Main Street, ,
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 1885 sqft
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RE/MAX Results | MLS # 4308024 | Active
4404518
Price: $419,900
318 Academy Street, ,
4 BR, 1.1 BA, 2587 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4404518 | Active
4356153
Price: $415,000
3240 Old Henson Cove Road, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1211 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4356153 | Active
4337221
Price: $415,000
286 Pioneer Ridge Road, ,
Subdivision: The Glade
3 BR, 2 BA, 1707 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4337221 | Active
4331307
Price: $409,000
1392 Mount Chalet Road, ,
Subdivision: Mountain Chalet
2 BR, 3 BA, 1729 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4331307 | Active
4378671
Price: $399,000
221 Northside Street, ,
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 1720 sqft
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Good Hike Realty | MLS # 4378671 | Active
4402508
Price: $395,000
320 Meadowbrook Drive, ,
Subdivision: Paul J Banks
3 BR, 2 BA, 1043 sqft
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Redfin Corporation | MLS # 4402508 | Active
4351381
Price: $379,000
175 River Lane, ,
None
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Keller Williams Elite Realty | MLS # 4351381 | Active
4325310
Price: $379,000
175 River Lane, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 1964 sqft
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Keller Williams Elite Realty | MLS # 4325310 | Active
4300301
Price: $375,000
589 Pisgah Drive, ,
5 BR, 3 BA, 2463 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4300301 | Active
4399169
Price: $372,500
89 Cypress Lane, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1333 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4399169 | Under Contract - Show
4359837
Price: $369,900
695 Johnson Farm Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1885 sqft
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Southern Sky Realty | MLS # 4359837 | Under Contract - Show
4394186
Price: $368,000
71 Teachers Lane, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 2052 sqft
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Cool Mountain Realty | MLS # 4394186 | Active
4315869
Price: $359,900
687 Holtzclaw Road, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1327 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4315869 | Active
4349371
Price: $359,900
239 Northside Street, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 1348 sqft
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Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles | MLS # 4349371 | Under Contract - Show
4368884
Price: $359,000
1100 Panther Branch Road, ,
2 BR, 1 BA, 720 sqft
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Clark and Jones Realty | MLS # 4368884 | Active
4410674
Price: $355,000
23 Elm Street, ,
Subdivision: F T Ball
2 BR, 2 BA, 1334 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4410674 | Active
4372033
Price: $350,000
169 Sleepy Hollow Lane, ,
Subdivision: Dream Mountain
2 BR, 2 BA, 1475 sqft
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Grateful Mindset Properties | MLS # 4372033 | Active
4361769
Price: $350,000
40 Warner Road, ,
Subdivision: F T Ball
4 BR, 3 BA, 1385 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4361769 | Under Contract - Show
4333666
Price: $350,000
2891 Pisgah Drive, ,
Gas Station with Convenience Store
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4333666 | Active
4403450
Price: $349,000
486 Terrace Drive, ,
N/A
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Mountain Dreams Realty of WNC | MLS # 4403450 | Active
4037637
9999 Lovebird Lane Unit 29, ,
Price: $345,000 (10.04 acres)
Subdivision: The Summit of Asheville
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Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks | MLS # 4037637 | Active
4240092
Rocky Face Drive Unit RF-2, ,
Price: $344,000 (3.31 acres)
Subdivision: Springdale Estates
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Springdale Realty, LLC | MLS # 4240092 | Active
4384829
Lake Logan Road, ,
Price: $329,900 (14.3 acres)
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4384829 | Active
4362294
Price: $329,000
19 Mingus Street, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1108 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4362294 | Active
4365528
989 High Rock View Drive, ,
Price: $325,000 (10.24 acres)
Subdivision: The Summit of Asheville
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure | MLS # 4365528 | Active
4050806
Price: $325,000
492 Scruggs Circle, ,
Subdivision: Beaverdam
4 BR, 2 BA, 920 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4050806 | Active
4406779
Price: $325,000
70 Iris Lane, ,
3 BR, 1.1 BA, 1188 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4406779 | Active
4347725
Price: $310,000
659 Cold Creek Road, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1500 sqft
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Southern Sky Realty | MLS # 4347725 | Active
4296051
Price: $309,000
248 Max Thompson Road, ,
Subdivision: Silver Bluff Camp
2 BR, 2 BA, 910 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4296051 | Active
4402720
Price: $305,000
26 Cedar Street, ,
Subdivision: Johnson Development
3 BR, 2 BA, 1248 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4402720 | Active
4304435
Price: $305,000
27 N Barkn Cove, ,
3 BR, 1 BA, 1375 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4304435 | Under Contract - No Show
4347147
Price: $300,000
9 Whitted Road, ,
2 BR, 1 BA, 1149 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4347147 | Under Contract - Show
4309222
Price: $299,999
775 Chambers Cove Road, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 840 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4309222 | Active
4386701
Price: $299,000
553 Paradise Mountain Road, ,
1 BR, 1 BA, 400 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4386701 | Active
4294178
284 Northridge Drive, ,
Price: $299,000 (4.75 acres)
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Yellow Rose Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4294178 | Active
4361333
Price: $298,000
212 Holtzclaw Street Unit PT # , ,
Subdivision: Highland Park
2 BR, 2 BA, 1118 sqft
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Raintree Realty and Constructi | MLS # 4361333 | Active
4375943
Price: $290,000
959 Oakmont Drive, ,
3 BR, 1 BA, 1062 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4375943 | Active
4382021
Price: $289,900
160 Cooper Street, ,
3 BR, 1 BA, 886 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4382021 | Active
4398822
Price: $289,500
2034 Pisgah Drive, ,
Subdivision: J H Plott
3 BR, 1.1 BA, 1053 sqft
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Redfin Corporation | MLS # 4398822 | Active
4380750
Price: $279,000
46 Larkspur Lane, ,
Subdivision: North Ridge
3 BR, 2 BA, 1512 sqft
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Western Carolina Properties, Inc. | MLS # 4380750 | Active
4037603
9999 Lovebird Lane Unit 28, ,
Price: $275,000 (10.05 acres)
Subdivision: The Summit of Asheville
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Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks | MLS # 4037603 | Active
4372851
Price: $269,900
149 Greentree Lane, ,
Subdivision: Hemlock Springs
2 BR, 2 BA, 1135 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4372851 | Active
4373723
Price: $269,000
1140 Groundhog Road, ,
Subdivision: Beaverdam
2 BR, 1 BA, 960 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4373723 | Under Contract - Show
4309372
1505 Summit View Drive Unit 20, ,
Price: $265,000 (15.31 acres)
Subdivision: The Summit of Asheville
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4309372 | Active
4307037
99999 Old Clyde Road, ,
Price: $260,000 (5.68 acres)
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4307037 | Active
4078232
Carver Cove Road, ,
Price: $250,000 (3.5 acres)
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4078232 | Active
4395159
Price: $250,000
245 Mountain Grove Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1625 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4395159 | Under Contract - Show
4298691
Price: $250,000
323 Jody Cove, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1120 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4298691 | Active
4410084
Price: $245,000
206 Terrell Cove Road, ,
2 BR, 1 BA, 1104 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4410084 | Active
4394964
Price: $244,900
414 Skyline Drive, ,
1 BR, 1 BA, 1138 sqft
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DRG Homes & Land | MLS # 4394964 | Active

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