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$652,407$800 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $315,000 on Jan 14, 2005

STARLING LN

SPARTA, NC 28675
2
Beds
1
Baths
816 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.
72.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.

Valuation

$652K
$589K low$716K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Jan 14, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$993 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$141,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$813,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$813,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyALLEGHANY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.72.73
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 290 ft²Shed · 96 ft²Porch · 102 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%

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How this home compares

Starling Ln 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 96% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Sparta 28675
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Sparta 28675
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Alleghany County
  • Older than 87% 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$828K

This home is worth more than 96% 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$652,407
CheaperTypical $213,976Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$800
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size72.73 ac
SmallerTypical 1.48 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How Starling Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 28675Alleghany County
Estimated valuepricier than$652,40796% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$800almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than72.73 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than195015% of homes13% of homes

About Starling Ln

How much is Starling Ln, Sparta, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Starling Ln, Sparta, NC is $652,407 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $588,712 to $716,102. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Starling Ln, Sparta, NC last sell?

Starling Ln, Sparta, NC last sold on Jan 14, 2005 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Starling Ln, Sparta, NC?

Starling Ln, Sparta, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 72.73-acre lot.

When was Starling Ln, Sparta, NC built?

Starling Ln, Sparta, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

How does Starling Ln, Sparta, NC compare to other homes in Sparta 28675?

Among the 3,761 homes in Sparta 28675, it is worth more than 96% of them ($652,407 against a typical $213,976), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($800 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 8% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (72.73 ac against a typical 1.48 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1950 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Alleghany County, it is worth more than 93% 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 Starling Ln, Sparta, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for Starling Ln, Sparta, NC was $993. The county assessed it at $141,200.

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