A rare find, oozing with character, charm and appeal in the sought after Bethel area. Come see this beautiful river rock and stone cottage and experience homestead living on this lovely mini farm. The delightful cottage offers a unique experience with original features plus modern updates. Enter through the enclosed porch to a wall of windows sunroom overlooking the garden area, a farmhouse kitchen ( ceiling height 6'7") and dining area, a good sized living room with gas fireplace and another enclosed 3 season porch which leads to the wisteria covered patio, outdoor fireplace and outdoor dining area . The bedrooms are spacious and convenient to the bathroom ( ceiling height 6'7" ) The 2 room attic was previously living space and could be again if desired (826sq', unheated). The home has a fantastic basement which opens to the fenced garden area, lush lawn scattered with grapevines, fruit trees and berry bushes and it has a lean to for farm equipment storage. Beyond the garden area is a firepit ready for those lazy summer evenings. There is a guest cabin (395sq') with loft (333sq') for over night visitors and let's not forget the log cabin chicken coop! The rear of the property is treed and there is a perfect spot with a roughed in road for another homesite! Year round, easy access is from a paved road which adds to this highly appealing property. A must see!
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$450,000
1492 Murray Rd, Canton, NC 28716
2beds
1,452sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
4.99 Acres Lot
$449,800 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$1,575 Estimated rent
Home value
$449,800
$414,000 - $486,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Holland LauraGetsReal@gmail.com,
Four Seasons Realty Group
Bought with:
Chris Findley
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4376547
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Daylight,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas Unvented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,452
- Total interior livable area: 1,452 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,452
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 4.99 Acres
- Features: Orchard(s), Hilly, Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 8655230927
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Canton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,627
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $450,000+5.9%$310/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4376547 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+165.6%$293/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4376547 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2007 | Sold | $160,000+50.9%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2005 | Sold | $106,000$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,627 +0.7% | $225,900 |
| 2024 | $1,616 +1.4% | $225,900 |
| 2023 | $1,593 +2.2% | $225,900 |
| 2022 | $1,560 | $225,900 |
| 2021 | $1,560 +42.3% | $225,900 +61.6% |
| 2020 | $1,096 -0.5% | $139,800 |
| 2019 | $1,101 +1.3% | $139,800 |
| 2018 | $1,087 +0.2% | $139,800 |
| 2017 | $1,084 | $139,800 -2.6% |
| 2016 | $1,084 | $143,500 |
| 2015 | $1,084 +11% | $143,500 |
| 2014 | $976 +11.8% | $143,500 +3.4% |
| 2010 | $873 +3.4% | $138,720 |
| 2008 | $845 | $138,720 |
| 2007 | -- | $138,720 |
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Neighborhood: 28716
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bethel ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Bethel MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Pisgah HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethel
- Middle: Bethel
- High: Pisgah
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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