Haywood County property record for 244 Academy St, Canton, NC 28716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $1,770 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8657-80-9221 |
| Primary APN | 8657-80-9221 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,274 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Basement Area | 682 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 682 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,059 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Canopy | 24 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 ACADEMY ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28716-4630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CNR2 |
| Legal Description | 244 ACADEMY ST |
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
244 Academy St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 1986.
Source: Haywood County records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 432 MAIN ST, 1, CANTON, NC 28716-4584 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 372 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Academy St was $1,770.
Source: Haywood County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood County |
| Municipality | Canton Town |
| Unified School District | Haywood County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $264,000 (-) Land $24,200 Building $239,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,770.00 | $264,000 Land $24,200 Building $239,800 | $264,000 Land $24,200 Building $239,800 |
| 2023 | $264,000 Land $24,200 Building $239,800 | $264,000 Land $24,200 Building $239,800 | |
| 2021 | $264,000 Land $24,200 Building $239,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Academy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 26 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1983–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 244 Academy St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CANTON serves 7,850 people · EPA ID NC0144015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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