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$131,114$113 / 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 83How 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 $70,000 on Dec 30, 2005

159 DUNCAN ST

SPARTA, NC 28675
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,161 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$131K
$109K low$153K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Dec 30, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$647 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$85,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,700

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.Ranch
CountyALLEGHANY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 18 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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%

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How this home compares

159 Duncan St 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 80% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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$826K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$131,114
CheaperTypical $216,029Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,161 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,506 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 1.44 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 159 Duncan St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,11423% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11331% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,161 ft²27% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac10% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than198053% of homes47% of homes

About 159 Duncan St

How much is 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC is $131,114 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $109,152 to $153,076. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC last sell?

159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC last sold on Dec 30, 2005 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC?

159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,161 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC built?

159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC compare to other homes in Sparta 28675?

Among the 3,766 homes in Sparta 28675, it is worth more than 23% of them ($131,114 against a typical $216,029), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($113 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,161 ft² against a typical 1,506 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 1.44 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1980 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 20% 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 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Duncan St, Sparta, NC was $647. The county assessed it at $85,700.

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