Haywood County property record for 256 Wells Rd, Canton, NC 28716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.712 acres (31,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8645-78-6398 |
| Primary APN | 8645-78-6398 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,916 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,015 sqft (0.712 acres) |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 263195 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 WELLS RD |
| City | CANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28716-6384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #14-15 & PT #11-13 CD CHURCH HARGROVE |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTHA JOY MCKINNEY |
| Legal Unit | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PIGEON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 921301 |
256 Wells Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Haywood County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 789 TRACY LN, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786-7554 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20125967 |
| Deed Book / Page | 826 / 1590 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009311314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 256 WELLS RD, CANTON, NC 28716-6384 |
| Document Number | 0009311314 |
| Book / Page | 000931 / 001314 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 256 WELLS RD CANTON NC 287166384, CANTON, NC 28716-6384 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Wells Rd was $976.
Source: Haywood County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood County |
| Unified School District | Haywood County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $125,700 (-) Land $16,600 Building $109,100 | ||
| 2025 | $976.00 | $125,700 Land $16,600 Building $109,100 | $125,700 Land $16,600 Building $109,100 |
| 2023 | $125,700 Land $16,600 Building $109,100 | $125,700 Land $16,600 Building $109,100 | |
| 2021 | $125,700 Land $16,600 Building $109,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Wells Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 18 |
| 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 256 Wells Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 78 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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