138 Birch St, Canton, NC 28716 Property Records

Haywood County property record for 138 Birch St, Canton, NC 28716

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 990 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,625 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$95,000 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill$1,222 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN8657-60-3039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8657-60-3039
Alternative APN
  • 248453

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area990 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,058 sqft
1st Floor Area990 sqft
Basement Area1,022 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,022 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,625 sqft (0.198 acres)
Garage Area676 sqft
PorchSlab
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPartial
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number248453
Street Address138 BIRCH ST
CityCANTON
StateNC
Zip28716-4282
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCNR1
Legal Description138 BIRCH ST
JurisdictionHAYWOOD NC
Township / Civil DivisionBEAVERDAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2021
Census Tract920400

Owner

Source: Haywood County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address273 FOXCROFT DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9516
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 19, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20168504
Deed Book / Page914 / 2376
Last Transfer DateJun 27, 2017
Transfer Doc0009310781
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAYWOOD NC
Recording DateJun 28, 2017
Property Address138 BIRCH ST, CANTON, NC 28716-4282
Document Number0009310781
Book / Page931 / 0781
Instrument DateJun 27, 2017
Instrument2017005785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address273 FOXCROFT DR, 273, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9516

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address273 FOXCROFT DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9516

Mortgage

Document Number2017005786
DateJun 28, 2017
Instrument2017005786
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Haywood County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood County
MunicipalityCanton Town
Unified School DistrictHaywood County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$193,300 (-) Land $14,600 Building $178,700
2025$1,222.00$193,300 (-) Land $14,600 Building $178,700$193,300 (-) Land $14,600 Building $178,700
2023$193,300 Land $14,600 Building $178,700$193,300 (-) Land $14,600 Building $178,700
2021$193,300 Land $14,600 Building $178,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims37 (1983–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 37
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 12 claims
  • Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred, Aug 2021 · 9 claims
  • Tropical Storm Frances, Sep 2004 · 8 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF CANTON
serves 7,850 people · EPA ID NC0144015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Skyrunner
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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