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$141,077$148 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $37,500 on Oct 15, 2003

281 STAR RIDGE RD

CANTON, NC 28716
3
Beds
1
Baths
952 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$141K
$89K low$193K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · Oct 15, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$595 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$77,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHAYWOOD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Partial
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
North Canton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Canton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Pisgah High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Haywood County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28716These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,335
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,762
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,320
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

281 Star Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Haywood County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Haywood County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Haywood County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Haywood County

What homes are worth in Canton 28716

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$44K$795K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Canton 28716.

How it measures up in Canton 28716

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canton 28716.

Estimated value$141,077
CheaperTypical $244,273Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 281 Star Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanton 28716Haywood County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,07718% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14813% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²29% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac51% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than19184% of homes2% of homes

About 281 Star Ridge Rd

How much is 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC is $141,077 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,303 to $192,851. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC last sell?

281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC last sold on Oct 15, 2003 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC?

281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC built?

281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC?

281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC is assigned to North Canton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Canton Middle School (middle), rated B; Pisgah High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Haywood County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC compare to other homes in Canton 28716?

Among the 8,558 homes in Canton 28716, it is worth more than 18% of them ($141,077 against a typical $244,273), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($148 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 29% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1918 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Haywood County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Star Ridge Rd, Canton, NC was $595. The county assessed it at $77,000.

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