
Land for Sale in Canton, North Carolina
Wilson Cove Rd, Canton, NC 28716
If you are searching for mountain land for sale near Asheville, large acreage in Haywood County, unrestricted land in Western North Carolina, or property with long-range mountain views, this property deserves serious consideration. Exceptional 23+/- acre mountain land tract for sale in Canton, North Carolina, located in the scenic Wilson Cove area of Haywood County just outside Asheville, NC. This Western North Carolina acreage property includes two parcels of unrestricted mountain land offering outstanding potential for a private mountain estate, horse farm, farm property, residential development, or multiple home sites. This property features a gently rising open pasture with long-range mountain views and multiple natural building locations. As you travel to the top of the ridge, you are rewarded with spectacular 20+ mile panoramic mountain views, making this an ideal location for a luxury mountain home, family compound, homestead, or investment land opportunity in Western NC. Existing roads and trails provide access throughout the property, making it easier to explore potential homesites, development opportunities, pasture areas, or recreational land uses. The land also includes fenced pasture areas and a pole barn (in need of repair), adding potential for horses, cattle, hobby farming, orchards, or agricultural use. This Haywood County NC land for sale is suitable for a wide range of uses including horse farm property, private mountain retreat, residential development, gardening, orchard planting, pasture grazing, and recreational mountain property. The combination of open pasture, wooded areas, ridge views, and usable acreage makes this a rare offering in the Canton, NC real estate market near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please use caution around the gravel entrance area near the sign, as the ground is currently soft due to recent state culvert repair work. Owner financing available.
Location
- Street address
- Wilson Cove Rd
- County
- Haywood County
- Elevation
- 3,287 feet
Directions
Take I-40 to Exit 33 (Newfound Road). Turn left onto Newfound Road from the exit ramp. Then turn right onto Beaverdam Rd. Continue straight for approximately 3 miles to a right onto Wilson Cove Road. Follow Wilson Cove Road for 1.5 miles. The property will be on your right-hand side within the curve, starting just before the entrance and barn area. Look for the sign to help identify the property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 23.35 acres
- MLS #
- CMLS 4217506
- Posted
Parcels
- 8669-62-5319
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Views, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- Well Needed
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| North Canton | Elementary |
| Canton | Middle |
| Pisgah | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | New listing | $425,000 | — | CMLS |








































