Haywood County property record for 281 Laurel Branch Rd, Canton, NC 28716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 936 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 30.7 acres (1,338,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,479 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit May 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8654-02-2888 |
| Primary APN | 8654-02-2888 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,154 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Lot Area | 1,338,904 sqft (30.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 390 sqft |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 243270 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 LAUREL BRANCH RD |
| City | CANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28716-6538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 281 LAUREL BRANCH RD PT#1 & #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL BRANCH |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST FORK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3085 |
| Census Tract | 921302 |
Source: Haywood County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 GRAY RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32904-3510 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| May 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Property Address | 281 LAUREL BRANCH RD, CANTON, NC 28716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 GRAY RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32904-3510 |
| Document Number | 0011000302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1100/302 |
| Instrument | 2023011075 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Property Address | 281 LAUREL BRANCH RD, CANTON, NC 28716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 GRAY RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32904-3510 |
| Document Number | 0010871114 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1087/1114 |
| Instrument | 2023004538 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $357,010 (-) Land $29,310 Building $327,700 | ||
| 2025 | $2,479.00 | $357,010 (-) Land $29,310 Building $327,700 | $489,000 (-) Land $161,300 Building $327,700 |
| 2023 | $357,010 Land $29,310 Building $327,700 | $489,000 (-) Land $161,300 Building $327,700 | |
| 2021 | $489,000 Land $161,300 Building $327,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 35 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 50 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 50 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito West Holding Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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