Tucked beyond quiet curves of a small mountain town, classic brick ranch offers an easy mountain escape. Fresh paint greets inside, hinting at care poured into the home. Kitchen, warm w/wooden cabinets, opens to simple dining nook for slow mornings + relaxed evenings. Off side deck is flexible bonus room—ready to become a studio/workshop/retreat. The den, wrapped in rich wood invites quiet moments + adjoining sunroom fills with natural light. 3BR 2BA are convenient/comfortable.Below, an unfinished but heated basement—with a sturdy woodstove—adds space. Outside,large yard holds outbuildings, mature apple/walnut trees + grapevine. Deer sometimes wander through, and the new deck is ideal for morning coffee or peaceful sunsets.Minutes from town and easy drive to nearby communities, the home blends solitude + accessibility. The New River flows close by, offering calm/quiet +nearby trails + Blue Ridge Parkway provide mountain views. Here, life slows, and the hills offer their gentle welcome.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$158Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lesia Cockerham• Keller Williams Realty Elite
Tucked just beyond the quiet curves of a small mountain town, a classic brick ranch waits like a gentle invitation. Travelers who dream of star-scattered skies, painted sunsets, and the hush of the hills often find themselves drawn here. Fresh paint welcomes anyone who steps through the door, hinting at the care poured into the home over time. Inside, warmth settles easily. A cozy kitchen with inviting wooden cabinets opens to a nearby dining nook, to enjoy slow breakfasts or easy evening meals. Off the side deck rests a spacious bonus room—flexible enough to become whatever the heart imagines: a studio, a workshop, or a quiet retreat. The den, lined in rich wood, offers the kind of comfort that asks you to linger. A sunroom stretches out from it, glowing with natural light and offering a quiet place to read, rest, or simply watch the seasons turn. Three bedrooms and two full baths rest along the main level, providing simplicity and ease. Below, an unfinished basement—warmed by both installed heat and a sturdy woodstove—adds possibility. Step outside, and the yard opens wide, dotted with outbuildings and graced by apple and walnut trees. A grapevine curls nearby, and deer sometimes wander through as if they, too, feel at home. The new deck invites morning coffee, evening beverages, and the peaceful rhythm of mountain life. Just minutes from town and a short drive to nearby communities, the location blends convenience with rural calm. The New River flows not far away, its gentle lull offering a natural escape. Hiking trails wind through the mountains, and the Blue Ridge Parkway beckons with its stunning views and endless sky. Here, life slows. Here, the mountains whisper welcome. Check agent remarks for possible incentives for working with a preferred lender.
Triad MLS #1081128
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$195,000
$119/sq ft
Sep 15, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2022
Price Changed
$215,000
$131/sq ft
Aug 15, 2022
Listed
$219,950
$134/sq ft
HCMLS #238731
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$195,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 15, 2022
Listed
$215,000
$131/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3884013
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$195,000
$119/sq ft
Sep 15, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2022
Price Changed
$215,000
$131/sq ft
Aug 15, 2022
Price Changed
$219,950
$134/sq ft
Aug 14, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 17, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2022
Listed
$225,000
$137/sq ft
+35
*WHOA* *CHECK OUT THIS NEW PRICE* Charming Brick Ranch Plan Located in a Lovely Part of Sparta w/Quick Access to Downtown. Will Make a Perfect Full Time Home or Provide a Positive Cash Flow for the Rental Investor in Sparta's High Demand Rental Market. Numerous Improvements Including Additional Den/Office Area & Cozy Sunroom Overlooking Front Yard w/Mature Shade Trees. Kitchen & Living Room Features Knotty Pine Paneling. Multiple Windows Throughout the Home Allows the Warm Sunlight & Fresh Air to Enter. Updates Include Full Remodel of 1 of the 3 Full Baths. Full Basement Provides Multiple Opportunities for Expansion & has a Full Bath. Spacious Deck for Enjoying Those Cool Evenings & Several Exterior Buildings Allowing You Plenty of Room to Work on Those Special Projects or Hobbies. Several Separate Fenced-In Areas Provide Room for Pets, Small Farm Animals, or a Garden. Apple, Peach & Walnut Trees Planted Around Property, Along w/Blackberry Bushes! Being Sold AS IS WHERE IS.
HCMLS #222918
Feb 25, 2021
Sold
$100,000
$61/sq ft
Jul 1, 2020
Listed
$110,900
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$835
$25,400 + $91,600
$117,000
2024
$835
$24,300 + $93,200
$117,500
2023
$835
$24,300 + $93,200
$117,500
2022
$835 (−1.5%)
$24,300 + $93,200
$117,500
2021
$847 (+56.1%)
$24,300 + $93,200
$117,500
2020
$543 (+2.0%)
$24,300 + $78,500
$102,800
2019
$532 (+12.5%)
$16,700 + $56,000
$72,700
2018
$473 (+6.9%)
$16,700 + $56,000
$72,700
2017
$443 (+0.1%)
$16,700 + $56,000
$72,700
2016
$442 (+2.1%)
$16,700 + $56,000
$72,700
2015
$433 (+10.2%)
$16,700 + $56,000
$72,700
2014
$393 (−0.2%)
$18,000 + $53,000
$71,000
2013
$394
$18,000 + $53,000
$71,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1959
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,740
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,740
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3090009358
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% 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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Sparta, NC • 28675
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.6 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 117 Andrews Ridge Rd
$248,640
$10K under list price of $259K
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