Mountain Cottage been well maintained. Quaintly set among the trees, you will find this hidden gem. This 2 br, 1 ba home would make a great primary or secondary residence. This cottage has a enclosed glass sunroom w/skylights & a large laundry room w/plenty of storage. New flooring throughout. New front porch as well as a covered back porch. A 2 car detached carport & 1 car detached garage. Multiple fruit trees, berry bushes & grapevines growing throughout property. A creek runs through backside property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
3.85 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gregory Miller• Alleghany High Country Realty
Perfect Mountain Cottage that has been well maintained. Quaintly set among the trees, you will find this hidden gem. This two bedroom, one bath home would make a great primary or secondary residence. This cottage has a fully enclosed glass sunroom with skylights and a large laundry room with plenty of storage. New flooring throughout. The metal roof allows listening to the rain on rainy days. This home has a new front porch as well as a covered back porch. Sit out and enjoy cool summer evenings, only one mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This comes with a two car detached carport and one car detached garage which makes a great workshop. Multiple fruit trees, berry bushes and muscadine grapevines growing throughout the property. A creek runs through the backside of the property.
HCMLS #39202513
Oct 10, 2016
Sold
$138,000
$106/sq ft
Jun 6, 2016
Listed
$142,900
$109/sq ft
+25
Quaint Mountain Cottage nestled in the woods in the heart of Glade Valley. Only minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home features open kitchen/living/dining, Stone Gas Log Fireplace, Master Bedroom & Bath, and laundry on the first floor. Large open Sunroom with lots of windows to view and feel the outdoors complete the first floor. Additional bedrooms is upstairs. Nice covered back porch and brick patio. Lot's of nice landscaping. Detached 2 Car Carport and Large Workshop/Storage Building. Septic permit not on file. All of this is situated on 3.6 wooded acres. Lots of nice trails on property. Hunt of the back porch. Very private.
Public Records
Feb 23, 2006
Sold
$125,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,028 (+1.0%)
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2025
$1,018
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2024
$1,018
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2023
$1,018 (+1.7%)
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2022
$1,002
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2021
$1,002 (+1,736.3%)
$49,400 + $92,500
$141,900
2020
$55 (−94.1%)
$49,400 + $92,500
$141,900
2019
$929 (+11.0%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2018
$837 (+6.9%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2017
$783 (+1.0%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2016
$776 (+2.0%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2015
$761 (+20.0%)
$45,000 + $92,900
$137,900
2014
$634 (−0.1%)
$42,800 + $79,500
$122,300
2013
$635
$42,800 + $79,500
$122,300
Tax history for 523 Brooks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,028 (+1.0%)
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2025
$1,018
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2024
$1,018
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2023
$1,018 (+1.7%)
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2022
$1,002
$49,400 + $95,100
$144,500
2021
$1,002 (+1,736.3%)
$49,400 + $92,500
$141,900
2020
$55 (−94.1%)
$49,400 + $92,500
$141,900
2019
$929 (+11.0%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2018
$837 (+6.9%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2017
$783 (+1.0%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2016
$776 (+2.0%)
$46,300 + $92,900
$139,200
2015
$761 (+20.0%)
$45,000 + $92,900
$137,900
2014
$634 (−0.1%)
$42,800 + $79,500
$122,300
2013
$635
$42,800 + $79,500
$122,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Land Description: Creek, Partially Fenced, Partially Wooded, Rural, Stream
Water Source: Private
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1973
Other Structures: Storage
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,308
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $783
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Fireplace(s), Oil, Propane, Wood
Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane Gas, Wood Fuel
Location
HOA Information
Association: Wilkes County
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
High School: Alleghany County
Location Details
Directions: From Downtown Sparta, Head Hwy 21 S for 7.59 miles, take Left on to Shawtown Rd, Make a Right on to Brooks Rd, House is half a mile on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Alleghany County
APN: 4918075919
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
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Glade Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 3.9mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Christian School
Private K-8 • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$264,000 – $320,000
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