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$305,075$99 / 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 79How 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 $147,000 on Aug 10, 2012

291 LITTLE RIVER DR

SPARTA, NC 28675
5
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
3,067 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$305K
$242K low$368K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,000 · Aug 10, 2012
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.$105,075
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$84,060
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.69%
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.$200,000
BETHPAGE FCU · recorded Dec 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,727 (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.$259,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,800

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.1.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 242 ft²Shed · 240 ft²Porch · 210 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.Owner occupied
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

291 Little River 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 more than 66% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Older than 68% of 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
$44K$839K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$305,075
CheaperTypical $232,434Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area3,067 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 291 Little River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$305,07566% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9921% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than3,067 ft²93% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac41% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than197036% of homes32% of homes

About 291 Little River Dr

How much is 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC is $305,075 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $241,924 to $368,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC last sell?

291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC last sold on Aug 10, 2012 for $147,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC?

291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,067 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC built?

291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC compare to other homes in Sparta 28675?

Among the 3,681 homes in Sparta 28675, it is worth more than 66% of them ($305,075 against a typical $232,434), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($99 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,067 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1970 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 59% 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 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC was $1,727. The county assessed it at $259,800.

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