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$208,081$155 / 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 82How 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 $84,000 on Jun 22, 2011

472 LITTLE RIVER DR

SPARTA, NC 28675
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,344 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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.

Valuation

$208K
$171K low$245K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,000 · Jun 22, 2011
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.$122,275
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$97,820
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.42%
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.$85,806
BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO · recorded Jun 22, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$713 (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.$98,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,100

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.Ranch
CountyAlleghany
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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 · 196 ft²Patio · 48 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

472 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 95% 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$839K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$208,081
CheaperTypical $231,585Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.46 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 472 Little River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,08144% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15550% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac5% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than197851% of homes45% of homes

About 472 Little River Dr

How much is 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC is $208,081 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $171,039 to $245,123. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC last sell?

472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC last sold on Jun 22, 2011 for $84,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC?

472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC built?

472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 472 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 44% of them ($208,081 against a typical $231,585), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($155 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 1.46 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1978 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 37% 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 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 472 Little River Dr, Sparta, NC was $713. The county assessed it at $98,100.

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