Haywood County property record for 54 Ward St, Canton, NC 28716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,261 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $502 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8656-99-9200 |
| Primary APN | 8656-99-9200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 570 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,261 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 25160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 WARD ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28716-4612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CNR1 |
| Legal Description | 54 WARD ST |
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
54 Ward St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 1983.
Source: Haywood County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 NEWFOUND ST, CANTON, NC 28716-1417 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1983 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 346 / 122 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Ward St was $502.
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 | $62,400 (-) Land $17,900 Building $44,500 | ||
| 2025 | $502.00 | $62,400 Land $17,900 Building $44,500 | $62,400 Land $17,900 Building $44,500 |
| 2023 | $62,400 Land $17,900 Building $44,500 | $62,400 Land $17,900 Building $44,500 | |
| 2021 | $62,400 Land $17,900 Building $44,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2021–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| 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 54 Ward St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: 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 |
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