Listing office: Keller Williams Professionals
Property details
About 70 First St
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Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingKerosene, Other
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size746 sqft
Year built1930
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #4230624
ViewCity, Mountain(s)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Vinyl
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- View: City, Mountain(s)
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Kerosene, Other
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $279,900
- Price/SqFt: $375
- Annual Tax Amount: $778
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: From Asheville or Waynesville take I-40 to Exit 33, Newfound Road. At the top of the exit head toward downtown Canton. In .05 miles take a right onto North Main Street, and then in .05 miles take a right onto First Street.
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 746 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4230624
- Office Name: Town and Mountain Realty
- Office Email: seth@townandmountain.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Home Sold | $267,000 |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Home Sold | $145,000 |
| May 22, 2015 | Home Sold | $80,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,700 | $- |
| 2023 | $115,700 | $- |
| 2022 | $115,700 | $778 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
North Canton Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•60 Thompson St
7
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•85 Morning Star Rd
4
Clyde Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.6 mi
•4182 Old Clyde Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,000. Most Canton, NC residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
51%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Kmart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Oldies- Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 70 First St
The listing price of 70 First St property is $279,900.
The property 70 First St is a house located in Canton, North Carolina, 28716.
Active Listing: 70 First St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 70 First St are: North Canton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Meadowbrook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Clyde Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Canton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Bethel Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Shining Rock Classical Academy: Cfa (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pisgah High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Central Haywood High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Haywood Early College (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $778 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 23, 2023 for $267,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 70 First St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 70 First St is 746 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 70 First St is 1930.
This home is located at 70 First St in Canton, NC and zip code 28716. This 746 square foot home was built in 1930. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,900.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Canton, NC there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 8 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Canton, NC increased by 10.3% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 26 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $350,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.