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$875,000

40 Shining Rock Drive
Canton, NC 28716
Listed by Katherine Agnitsch · Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,890 sqft
Year built
2014

About this home

For ultimate buyer flexibility and convenience, the sellers have separated this beautiful mountain Craftsman from the adjacent parcel, bringing it to market at a fresh, compelling new price. Experience true mountain and riverfront living at 40 Shining Rock Drive. This custom-built home is perfectly positioned between mountain views and the clear waters of the Little East Fork of the Pigeon River. High-end craftsmanship defines the entire property, which features two spacious bedroom suites and a stunning stone fireplace in the two-story great room. The garage offers a large two-car bay plus an additional separate bay, perfect for a motorcycle, golf cart, or ATV. Spend your afternoons relaxing on the expansive back deck or in the sunroom listening to the water, or grab your fly rod and fish right from your own backyard! Short-term rentals are permitted here, giving this meticulously maintained home a rare combination of a private mountain retreat and excellent income potential. This cherished property is not one to miss!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4425446
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The River at Shining Rock
Status
Active
Days on market
34
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Bethel Elementary
5.92 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
508
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Haywood County Schools
Middle
Bethel Middle
5.02 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
241
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
Haywood County Schools
High
Haywood Early College
8.87 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
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).

10
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Canton, from live MLS data.

On the market 34 days -- 156 fewer days than Canton's current average of 190 days.
For reference, the median list price across 144 active listings in Canton right now is $329,000.

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$175,000 down
$700,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,540
Property tax (est.)$729
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 23 hr ago.

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.