Searching for the perfect vacation/mountain home? Your search is over! Breath taking views from your deck and back yard, minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, less than a mile from Thistle Meadow Winery, a short drive into Sparta, nearby shops, restaurants, and Stone Mountain! Custom built cabinets in the kitchen, built-ins in the bedroom, stone fireplace with gas logs, new pump and pressure tank on well, and a beautiful creek that runs through the front yard! Bedrooms upstairs are not counting in heated sq. footage and make an additional 384 square foot.
Completely renovated (over $60,000 upgrades) beautiful partially furnished permanent/2nd home/vacation rental cottage with babbling creek and spring. Easy drive and paved roads only 18 minutes from Jefferson. Right over the Ashe/Alleghany county line. Thistle Meadow Winery and Blue Ridge Parkway only 1 mile away. Stone Mountain State Park and Doughton Recreation Area within minutes. Freeborne's Eatery and Lodge only 5 minutes away. Spacious great room includes large stone wood burning fireplace and gorgeous wood floors throughout. Custom-made cabinets with stainless steel appliances and easy care tile adorn the large kitchen. Big full bathroom with stacked washer/dyer. Upstairs includes large bedrooms with wood floors, B-board, dormers, and built-in storage. Views of Christmas tree farm, mountains, and wildlife. Large manicured yard includes riding lawnmower. Outdoor quaint shed offers room for storage or motor bikes. Very quiet area and easy home to maintain. Area to build detached garage, bedroom, and large deck off side of home. Maybe able to hook into natural spring. Elevation-2,900 feet.
Public Records
Aug 25, 2005
Sold
$65,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$747 (+1.2%)
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2025
$738
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2024
$738
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2023
$738
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2022
$738 (+2.2%)
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2021
$722 (+6.8%)
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2020
$677 (+7.7%)
$26,300 + $67,300
$93,600
2019
$628 (+11.9%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2018
$561 (+6.9%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2017
$525
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2016
$525 (+2.1%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2015
$514 (+48.6%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2014
$346
$15,800 + $45,100
$60,900
2013
$346
$15,800 + $45,100
$60,900
Tax history for 1066 Elk Knob Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$747 (+1.2%)
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2025
$738
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2024
$738
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2023
$738
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2022
$738 (+2.2%)
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2021
$722 (+6.8%)
$26,300 + $69,700
$96,000
2020
$677 (+7.7%)
$26,300 + $67,300
$93,600
2019
$628 (+11.9%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2018
$561 (+6.9%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2017
$525
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2016
$525 (+2.1%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2015
$514 (+48.6%)
$14,800 + $74,000
$88,800
2014
$346
$15,800 + $45,100
$60,900
2013
$346
$15,800 + $45,100
$60,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 768
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $690.30
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace, Propane, See Remarks
Heating Fuel: Propane Gas, Remarks
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From Elkin, take HWY 21 N 25 miles to Sparta, turn left onto NC-18 and travel 11 miles, turn left onto Elk Knob Rd, and drive 1.1 miles to residence.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3947163984
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 90° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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