$12.5 MILLION COMEBACK

O'Neal Scott | REALTOR® | eXp Realty LLC NC License #349656 Office: 828-600-5236 Thinking about moving to Western North Carolina? In this video, we explore why Canton NC may be one of the most overlooked real estate opportunities near Asheville. After losing the paper mill and its wastewater system, Canton secured a $12.5 million buyback agreement, partnered with the State of North Carolina on critical infrastructure improvements, and is planning significant redevelopment along the Pigeon River. If you're considering Asheville, Haywood County, or surrounding Western North Carolina communities, this is a story worth understanding. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:    / @avl_rereport   📧 JOIN OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Get local events, real estate updates, development news, and community insights every Wednesday. https://yourashevilleconnection.com 🌐 WEBSITE https://yourashevilleconnection.com 📅 SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION https://calendly.com/onealscott 📱 OFFICE 828-600-5236 Timestamps 00:00 Canton's Sewer System Crisis 00:22 Introduction 01:05 What Happened When The Mill Closed 02:20 The $12.5 Million Buyback 03:15 New Wastewater Facility & State Support 04:30 Why Infrastructure Creates Opportunity 05:10 The 185-Acre Redevelopment Plan 06:15 Riverfront Vision For Canton 07:10 Data Center Moratorium Explained 08:10 Canton Real Estate Market Update 09:05 Why Buyers Are Paying Attention 10:15 Asheville Connection & Growth Pattern 11:10 Outdoor Lifestyle & Downtown Canton 12:20 Why Canton Deserves A Closer Look 13:10 Final Thoughts Questions Answered What happened when the Canton paper mill closed? Why did Canton lose its wastewater system? What is the $12.5 million buyback agreement? What role is North Carolina playing in the redevelopment? What is planned along the Pigeon River? Why did Canton reject large data centers? What are current Canton NC real estate prices? How far is Canton from Asheville? Why are buyers beginning to look at Canton?