Haywood County property record for 97 Birch St, Canton, NC 28716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.408 acres (17,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Dec 1955) |
| Tax Bill | $1,007 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8656-69-4758 |
| Primary APN | 8656-69-4758 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,940 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 522 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,790 sqft (0.408 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 52018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 BIRCH ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28716-4237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CNR1 |
| Legal Description | 97 BIRCH ST |
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
Source: Haywood County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 LAUREL DR, CANTON, NC 28716-7929 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 1955 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 1955 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 164 / 628 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009061806 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYWOOD NC |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 97 BIRCH ST, CANTON, NC 28716-4237 |
| Document Number | 0010861557 |
| Book / Page | 1086 / 1557 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023004111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1287, CLYDE, NC 28721-1287 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1509 LAUREL DR, CANTON, NC 28716-7929 |
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 | $154,200 (-) Land $16,500 Building $137,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,007.00 | $154,200 (-) Land $16,500 Building $137,700 | $154,200 (-) Land $16,500 Building $137,700 |
| 2023 | $154,200 Land $16,500 Building $137,700 | $154,200 (-) Land $16,500 Building $137,700 | |
| 2021 | $154,200 Land $16,500 Building $137,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 37 |
| 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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 98 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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