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$466,419$399 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $210,000 on Nov 7, 2017

142 RIVERWOOD LN

SPARTA, NC 28675
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,170 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$466K
$362K low$571K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Nov 7, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$466,419
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$373,135

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,103 (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.$160,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Cottage
CountyAlleghany
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 943 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 28675These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.61 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,713
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,967
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

142 Riverwood Ln 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 more than 87% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Sparta 28675

What homes are worth in Sparta 28675

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

This home
$42K$851K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Sparta 28675.

How it measures up in Sparta 28675

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 28675.

Estimated value$466,419
CheaperTypical $231,585Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$399
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 142 Riverwood Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$466,41987% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39996% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,170 ft²27% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac19% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than198862% of homes56% of homes

About 142 Riverwood Ln

How much is 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC is $466,419 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $362,052 to $570,786. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC last sell?

142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC last sold on Nov 7, 2017 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC?

142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,170 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC built?

142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC compare to other homes in Sparta 28675?

Among the 3,681 homes in Sparta 28675, it is worth more than 87% of them ($466,419 against a typical $231,585), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($399 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,170 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1988 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 82% 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 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 142 Riverwood Ln, Sparta, NC was $1,103. The county assessed it at $160,300.

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