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$132,805$106 / 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 66How 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 $30,000 on Aug 15, 2005

79 RIVER RD

SPARTA, NC 28675
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,248 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.
0.48 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.
6
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

$133K
$87K low$178K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Aug 15, 2005
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.138%
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.$104,000
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK NA · recorded Aug 15, 2005
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.$72,210
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$524 (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.$67,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,900

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.0.48
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 176 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.Absentee owner
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

79 River Rd 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 82% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% 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$851K

This home is worth more than 21% 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$132,805
CheaperTypical $231,585Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 79 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,80521% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10624% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²33% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac14% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than197953% of homes47% of homes

About 79 River Rd

How much is 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC is $132,805 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $87,173 to $178,437. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC last sell?

79 River Rd, Sparta, NC last sold on Aug 15, 2005 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC?

79 River Rd, Sparta, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC built?

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

How does 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC compare to other homes in Sparta 28675?

Among the 3,681 homes in Sparta 28675, it is worth more than 21% of them ($132,805 against a typical $231,585), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($106 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 18% 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 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 River Rd, Sparta, NC was $524. The county assessed it at $67,900.

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