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$150,963$168 / 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 67How 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 $28,000 on Nov 3, 2022

171 RIVERVIEW DR

SPARTA, NC 28675
2
Beds
1
Baths
896 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.
1.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$151K
$101K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Nov 3, 2022
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.131%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$195,000
TRUIST BANK · recorded Jun 9, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,259 (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.$185,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,100

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.1.49
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 140 ft²Porch · 160 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%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

171 Riverview Dr 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 77% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Among the newest homes in Alleghany County

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$839K

This home is worth more than 27% 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$150,963
CheaperTypical $231,585Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1.49 ac
SmallerTypical 1.46 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 171 Riverview Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,96327% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16857% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²10% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.49 ac50% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than202398% of homesalmost all homes

About 171 Riverview Dr

How much is 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC is $150,963 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $101,325 to $200,601. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC last sell?

171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC last sold on Nov 3, 2022 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC?

171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 1.49-acre lot.

When was 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC built?

171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

How does 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC compare to other homes in Sparta 28675?

Among the 3,681 homes in Sparta 28675, it is worth more than 27% of them ($150,963 against a typical $231,585), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($168 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 10% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1.49 ac against a typical 1.46 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2023 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 23% 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 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Riverview Dr, Sparta, NC was $1,259. The county assessed it at $185,100.

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