$230,000
About this home
Discover the charm and possibilities of this 1950 mountain cottage in Canton, NC, where beautiful mountain and valley views, a spacious level backyard, and original vintage details create an inviting place to call home. Situated on 0.53 acres just 3 miles from downtown Canton, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Western North Carolina with room to make it your own. Inside, the cottage's original character is reflected in its classic cast-iron kitchen sink, vintage cast-iron bathtub, and distinctive wormy chestnut built-in surrounding an electric fireplace. A mini-split system provides heating and cooling, while recent improvements include a new metal roof in 2022, a rebuilt front porch in 2024, and updated ceiling fans throughout. Outdoor living is a highlight of this Canton property. The spacious, level backyard offers room for gardening, outdoor entertaining, pets, or simply enjoying the peaceful mountain setting. Imagine morning coffee on the welcoming front porch, afternoons tending a vegetable garden, or evenings relaxing on the generous back patio while taking in the surrounding mountain scenery. Established trees, flowering plants, and shrubs add natural beauty, while an attached tool shed provides convenient storage for outdoor equipment and gardening supplies. The full walk-out basement adds flexibility and potential, featuring abundant storage, an existing half bath, and a bonus room ideal for hobbies, a home office, or other personal uses. With future finishing and heating and cooling improvements, this lower level offers an opportunity to explore additional usable space. This property is located approximately 3 miles from downtown Canton, 14 miles from downtown Waynesville, and 20 miles from downtown Asheville. Enjoy convenient access to local shops, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains while returning home to a setting with space and privacy. Whether you're searching for a cozy mountain cottage, a home with a level yard and garden potential, or a property with vintage character and opportunities for personalization, this Canton, NC home offers a wonderful combination of location, outdoor space, and possibilities.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4435478
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 26, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.9:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Canton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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