Farm House built in 1920 has had a few updates. This one could be spectacular. Currently 1 bath, kitchen, living room and a possible bedroom down stairs three bedrooms up stairs. Come get your farm house in the mountains. Plenty of space for that big summer garden. Be self sufficient.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
1.49 acresLot Size
$111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kimberly Miller• Alleghany High Country Realty
Farm House built in 1920 has had a few updates. This one could be spectacular. Currently 1 bath, kitchen, living room and a possible bedroom down stairs three bedrooms up stairs. Come get your farm house in the mountains. Plenty of space for that big summer garden. Be self sufficient.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$573 (+1.8%)
$31,500 + $41,500
$73,000
2025
$563
$31,500 + $41,500
$73,000
2024
$563 (−0.6%)
$31,500 + $41,500
$73,000
2023
$566 (−0.4%)
$32,000 + $41,500
$73,500
2022
$569
$32,000 + $41,500
$73,500
2021
$569 (+27.6%)
$32,400 + $41,500
$73,900
2020
$446 (+3.1%)
$32,400 + $41,500
$73,900
2019
$432 (+13.3%)
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2018
$382 (+6.9%)
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2017
$357
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2016
$357 (+2.3%)
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2015
$349
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
Tax history for 68 Fox Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$573 (+1.8%)
$31,500 + $41,500
$73,000
2025
$563
$31,500 + $41,500
$73,000
2024
$563 (−0.6%)
$31,500 + $41,500
$73,000
2023
$566 (−0.4%)
$32,000 + $41,500
$73,500
2022
$569
$32,000 + $41,500
$73,500
2021
$569 (+27.6%)
$32,400 + $41,500
$73,900
2020
$446 (+3.1%)
$32,400 + $41,500
$73,900
2019
$432 (+13.3%)
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2018
$382 (+6.9%)
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2017
$357
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2016
$357 (+2.3%)
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
2015
$349
$22,400 + $33,600
$56,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3999482884
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: No
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 1
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.49
Land Information
Water Source: Private
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1920
# of Fireplaces: 0
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,740
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $436
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: See Remarks, Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Location
HOA Information
Association: Wilkes County
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: Hwy 21 South of Sparta Turn left on Sherriff Rd. 200 yards then left on Fox Ridge Rd. home is 200 yards on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,650
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3999482884
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Sparta Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 4.3mi
4/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 4.3mi
7/10
Glade Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 4.8mi
5/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $224,000
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