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$185,553$184 / 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 85How 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 $69,500 on Mar 14, 2014

449 LITTLE RIVER DR

SPARTA, NC 28675
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$186K
$158K low$213K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$69,500 · Mar 14, 2014
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.$81,053
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$64,842
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.56%
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.$64,500
STATE EMPLOYEES CU · recorded Mar 10, 2022
2nd 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.$40,000
STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$587 (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.$78,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,000

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.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 168 ft²Shed · 168 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

449 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 less than 68% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% 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
$44K$886K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$185,553
CheaperTypical $232,434Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1.46 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 449 Little River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,55338% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18463% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²18% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac7% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than197952% of homes46% of homes

About 449 Little River Dr

How much is 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC is $185,553 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $158,284 to $212,822. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC last sell?

449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC last sold on Mar 14, 2014 for $69,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC?

449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC built?

449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 449 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 38% of them ($185,553 against a typical $232,434), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($184 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 1.46 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 32% 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 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 449 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC was $587. The county assessed it at $78,000.

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