$259,000
About this home
Nestled among the trees with beautiful mountain views, 261 Star Ridge Road offers a unique blend of charm, privacy, convenience, and recent updates, all situated on approximately 0.93 acres just minutes from downtown Canton. This move-in-ready home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a flexible floor plan designed to fit a variety of lifestyles. Use both rooms as bedrooms, or utilize one as a home office, nursery, hobby room, dressing room, or additional storage space. Inside, you'll find numerous updates, including a new mini-split system, new flooring, and an updated kitchen featuring new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. The living room is anchored by an electric fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space to relax and unwind. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting, complete with mature trees, mountain views, raised garden beds, a storage shed, a small playhouse, and an existing chicken coop structure. Sellers have also added a beautiful stone walkway leading from the driveway to the side porch, enhancing both curb appeal and functionality. The property feels tucked away while remaining incredibly convenient, located just minutes from downtown Canton, with easy access to Interstate 40 and approximately 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. Previously utilized as a long-term rental by the current owners, this home may appeal to investors seeking to expand their portfolio while also offering the comfort and convenience of one-level living for owner-occupants. Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, or searching for an affordable mountain retreat, 261 Star Ridge Road offers flexibility, character, and a location that keeps you close to everything Western North Carolina has to offer.
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Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4396365
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 16
- On market date
- June 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 8, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.