Canton Land for Sale

Canton Land for Sale

Canton, a charming city nestled in the heart of Haywood County, North Carolina, offers a picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic place to call home. With its rich history, natural beauty, and close-knit community, Canton has become a sought-after destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Haywood County, known for its stunning mountain landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities, provides a perfect backdrop for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. From hiking and fishing to exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, outdoor enthusiasts will find endless adventures right at their doorstep.

For those interested in land for sale in Canton, there are numerous options available to suit various preferences and needs. Whether you're looking for a large plot to build your dream home or a smaller parcel for a vacation getaway, Canton offers a diverse range of properties to choose from. With its rolling hills, wooded areas, and scenic views, there's something to suit every taste and budget.

Investing in land in Canton not only provides an opportunity to create a custom living space but also allows you to become a part of a welcoming community. With its vibrant downtown area, local shops, and restaurants, Canton offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences.

If you're looking for a place where nature meets community, Canton is the perfect place to call home. With its stunning landscapes, friendly atmosphere, and abundance of land for sale, this hidden gem in Haywood County is waiting to be discovered.

Newest Canton Land for Sale

$89,000
4408692 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Mountain Living Awaits—This flat, cleared lot is primed for your custom build with a minimum of just 850 sq ft. Enjoy community water, underground power, and year-round access on a well-maintained gravel road. Perched safely above the river, the property boasts no flood history and offers the soothing sounds of your own private waterfall. Bordering 40,000+ acres of protected national forest, this is your chance to enjoy privacy, nature, and true mountain living—ready for you to start building today!

00 Shining Rock Drive Unit #22, Canton

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Advantage. channah@cbawest.com
$69,999
4408333 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Build your dream home in the welcoming West Canton community! This 0.25-acre lot offers a fantastic opportunity to create the home you've been envisioning, with beautiful western mountain views and a peaceful neighborhood setting. A survey has already been completed, helping streamline your building process. City water and sewer are available at the street (connection available with payment of Canton tap fees), making this an ideal location for your new home. Modular homes are allowed, giving you added flexibility in your building plans. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation while benefiting from **no HOA and no city taxes**. Whether you're planning your forever home or your next investment, this ready-to-build lot offers an excellent combination of location, value, and potential. Don't miss your chance to own a buildable lot in one of Canton's desirable neighborhoods!

145 Morgan Street Unit #4, Canton

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales. brianna@carolinamountainsales.com
$75,000
4406561 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Approx. 2.4 cleared acres located almost at the end of Little East Fork. It is approximately. 175 ft. to over 40,000 acres of North Carolina Forest Service/Wildlife Property. If hunting and fishing is what you like to do then this is the place! Electricity is already to the property. Long range mountain views are there with proper placement of a home site!

0000 Rickman Ridge, Canton

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. womackdan@aol.com
$125,000
4406551 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
if privacy and seclusion are what you aren searching for this property is it! This 1.42 acre parcel with underground power is located near the end of Little East fork. It is bordered on 3 sides by over 40,000 acres of North Carolina Forest Service/Wildlife property. Hunting and fishing is right at your back door. Property has been cleared and has beautiful long range views! This type of property rarely comes up for sale!

0000 Sorrells Creek Road, Canton

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. womackdan@aol.com
$195,000
4403886 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Picture your future front porch, with the Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville's skyline glowing to the east while an endless wave of mountain ridgelines rolls west as far as the eye can see. These are the kinds of views that you'll never tire of waking up to at the Summit of Asheville. Situated on the Buncombe/Haywood County line, this exception 10.21-acre homesite is truly remarkable! The drive home is an experience in itself as you enter through the community's impressive gated entrance, only minutes from I-40. As you wind your way through breathtaking mountain scenery, you may lose count of the more than 140 mountain peaks that unfold along the way. The road is paved for most of the drive, transitioning to gravel shortly before reaching the property. A rough driveway has already been cut in, giving you a head start as you begin bringing your dream home to life. Every homesite in the already-established community sits on at least 10 acres, preserving the space, privacy, and quiet that make this setting so special. Residents enjoy access to a community garden and a network of scenic hiking trails that meander throughout the community, creating opportunities to explore, unwind, and connect with both neighbors and nature. Whether you envision a luxury mountain retreat, a full-time residence, or a legacy property to enjoy for generations, this extraordinary homesite offers a setting that is increasingly difficult to find. With electric available, soil testing done and a 4-bedroom septic permit valid until 2029, this land only needs you to bring your vision, your builder, and your imagination. This is truly the location few properties can match.

42 High Rock View Drive, Canton

Listing courtesy of Homesource Realty INC. 828-273-6724
$85,000
4404831 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
*PLEASE NO DRIVE BYS - MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY REALTOR - ACCEPTING BACK UP OFFERS* UNRESTRICTED Mountain Freedom – 4.51 Acres Near I-40! Escape the noise and build your custom sanctuary on this 4.51-acre tract! Tucked in a peaceful mountain cove, this rare, UNRESTRICTED parcel offers total freedom to create your dream homestead. Bring your custom cabin plans, modular, tiny home, or RV—there is no HOA or strict deed rules to hold you back. Enjoy the perfect blend of complete privacy and ultimate convenience, located just a short drive from I-40 (Exit 33) for an easy commute to Waynesville or Asheville.

000 Wild Rose Lane, Canton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. misty.brown@allentate.com
$45,000
4398668 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rest in the shadow of the famous Cold Mountain and the Shining Rock Wilderness on this wooded 1.692-acre mountain homesite in Mountain Chalet Development with elevation, privacy, and filtered long-range mountain views already visible through the trees. Seller-provided historical view photos show the broader view potential that may be opened again with thoughtful, selective clearing. The property offers mature hardwoods, native rhododendron and mountain laurel, natural mountain terrain, and a quiet paved private-road setting above the valley. A prior expired septic/site evaluation is on file, showing a previously proposed 3-bedroom system area and a proposed drilled well location. This is not a current septic approval. Power is available along Lucerne Drive. Well and septic needed. Mountain Chalet offers paved private-road access, $100/year road maintenance, and no city taxes. Recorded CCRs/restrictions state an expiration date of January 1, 2025, and were not renewed. The yellow and white tape is only a guide and not a survey. Convenient to Canton, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Devil’s Courthouse, Mt. Pisgah, Cold Mountain, Shining Rock Wilderness, and more.

225 Lucerne Drive, Canton

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. Martin@martinburson.com
$124,000
4392999 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your mountain dream home on Lot 40 on High Rock View Drive, a beautiful 10-acre homesite located within the gated Summit of Asheville community. Offering a rare combination of privacy, elevation, and convenience, this property provides the space and setting to create a truly special mountain retreat. Surrounded by mature forest and mountain scenery, the lot offers multiple possibilities for enjoying the natural landscape, abundant wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere that make Western North Carolina so desirable. The acreage provides room to spread out while still being part of a thoughtfully planned mountain community. Despite its secluded feel, the property remains conveniently positioned between Asheville, Candler, and Canton, giving you easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, second home, or private getaway, this location offers the best of both worlds. A builder has previously developed conceptual plans for a custom home on the property, providing a potential starting point for buyers interested in bringing their vision to life. Contact the listing agent for additional details. Gate access is required for entry. If you’re searching for a large mountain homesite with privacy, natural beauty, and proximity to Asheville, Lot 40 at The Summit of Asheville deserves a closer look.

0000 High Rock View Drive Unit #40, Canton

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Biltmore Village. Steven@AshevillesDreamTeam.com
$34,111
4393614 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

9999 Hunters Ridge Road, Canton

Listing courtesy of LandCrazy.com. tom@landcrazy.com
$23,000
4392762 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover incredible value with this bargain-priced mountain lot, offered well below tax value ($31,000). Located on a paved private road, this property offers outstanding long-range view potential. A rough-cut driveway is already in place, making it easy to envision your future build. Sitting at approximately 3,280 feet elevation, the property looks west across layered mountain ranges, including views toward Chambers Mountain (4,500 ft) and Big Bald (5,500 ft). Your home would face west, capturing stunning sunsets over the high-elevation ridgelines that define the horizon. A modest amount of tree-scaping will open the view. This small-scale mountain community includes only 30 parcels, with just 9 custom homes built so far—a blend of privacy and quiet surroundings. All of this is just 16 minutes from historic downtown Waynesville, offering the perfect blend of privacy, scenery, and convenience. HOA $100/year. No City Taxes. **3-Bedroom Expired Septic Permit**. Paved roads all the way to the lot. Power poles at the roadside. ***EXPIRED restrictions - expired on Jan 1 2025***.

81 Lucerne Drive, Canton

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. davisareynolds@gmail.com
$25,000
4392272 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Your opportunity to own a small piece of the mountain. Nested in the quiet gated community of Dream Mountain, you'll be looking straight at the famous Cold Mountain from this property. Successful short term rental property across the road. Only restriction is no mobile home to be made permernant onto this property. Two lots joint to be over 1 acre, have a easy access and long road frontage.

000 Sleepy Hollow Lane Unit #13 & 14, Canton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. joka.daly@howardhannatate.com
$180,000
4389769 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Rare opportunity of 5+ acres unrestricted beautiful land in east Canton, backyard of Asheville, and gateway to the Great Smokies. This property offers almost 300 ft of paved state road frontage, creek on the property, cleared pasture with a horse barn, gentle rolling hill up and over a ridge with mature trees. The view from the ridge will make you feel on the top of the world, with long range year round mountain views all around. Lots of beautiful native plants are growing on the property. Multiple great potential homesites available. Either you want to make this a homestead, farm, family compound, or subdevide, the potential is endless. A 1960 home is at the front 0.32 acre lot, separate from the rest by a singing creek. Although the house is lack of care, the artisan well was suppose to have great water yield. Listing did not consider house of any value, hence make no representation of the condition. Court ordered sale, sold as is, subject to 10 days upset period.

5622 Dutch Cove Road, Canton

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. joka.daly@howardhannatate.com
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