Charming cottage with tiny home vibes! Just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this sweet home is conveniently located just a short drive from Sparta and Elkin. With an inviting front porch and large usable back deck you can extend your living space to include these outdoor areas. The living/dining/kitchen is open concept with a nicely sized pantry and stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms and a full bath with laundry area with shelving for storage. This cozy parcel offers potential for full time living, a mountain getaway or could be used as rental income investment property. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway, Stone Mountain State Park, the New River and other nearby recreational opportunities. FALL in the mountains is special.
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$312Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lesia Cockerham• Keller Williams Realty Elite
Directions: From courthouse in Sparta, travel US 21 S to R on Pulltail Rd. R onto Araniska Rd. 1st home on R
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 640
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Alleghany County
APN: 4908061496
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Sale and tax history for 44 Araniska Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Triad MLS #1241289
Nov 5, 2026
Listed
$199,900
$312/sq ft
HCMLS #264690
Nov 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2026
Listed
$199,900
$312/sq ft
+14
Charming cottage with tiny home vibes! Just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this sweet home is conveniently located just a short drive from Sparta and Elkin. With an inviting front porch and large usable back deck you can extend your living space to include these outdoor areas. The living/dining/kitchen is open concept with a nicely sized pantry and stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms and a full bath with laundry area with shelving for storage. This cozy parcel offers potential for full time living, a mountain getaway or could be used as rental income investment property. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway, Stone Mountain State Park, the New River and other nearby recreational opportunities. FALL in the mountains is special.
HCMLS #243301
May 10, 2023
Sold
$185,000
$289/sq ft
May 8, 2023
Contingent
—
May 6, 2023
Listed
$192,000
$300/sq ft
+16
Charming cottage just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway! Come home to this sweet 2 BR / 1 BA home that would make a wonderful full time home or investment property. New contruction with wide front porch and spacious back deck. Nestled on a wooded lot with lots of mountain laurel and rhodedendron this can be your quiet oasis in the mountains. Open living/dining/kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, LVP flooring and a nicely sized pantry. Split bedrooms offer privacy and quiet. Conveniently located . 6 miles from the Parkway, minutes from Sparta and a short drive into Elkin. Nearby Stone Mountain State Park, the New River and Mountain to Sea Trail offer outdoor opportunities to explore the beauty of the area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$755 (+1.3%)
$24,600 + $76,900
$101,500
2025
$745
$24,600 + $76,900
$101,500
2024
$745
$24,600 + $76,900
$101,500
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2022
Finished Sq. Ft.
640
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
4908061496
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glade Valley, NC • 28627
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Glade Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 44 Araniska Rd
$201,006
$1,106 over list price of $200K
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