Your oasis is waiting! Beautiful mountain scenery, River access, living room rock fireplace for cozy gatherings or plenty of outdoor room for entertaining on the wrap around deck...furnished with rocking chairs and tables. This 3 Bedroom 3 bath property would be perfect for your vacation getaway or everyday living. No need to worry about cold feet, the tile floors in the basement are heated! The downstairs and upstairs fireplaces are easily operated with their own remote control. This home has plenty of room for out-of-town family or friends. This fully furnished, beautiful mountain home is truly turn key, all you need are your clothes and river toys! Neighborhood access to the Little River with common area. The wait is over, your happy place awaits! 4-wheel/all wheel drive needed for driveway.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mallie Hinshaw• Keller Williams Realty Elite
Beautiful log home convenient to Sparta and Galax with common area on river. Enjoy trout fishing in the river or relaxing on the wrap around porch. This home is what you have been looking for in a mountain log home. Surrounded by woods for privacy, low maintenance yard (gives you time for your golf game)and cool mountain breezes. Its the perfect place to get away from it all. Don't buy until you look!!!
Public Records
Feb 17, 2006
Sold
$17,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,558 (+0.4%)
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2025
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2024
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2023
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2022
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2021
$2,548 (+57.2%)
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2020
$1,621 (+2.6%)
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2019
$1,580 (+10.2%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2018
$1,434 (+6.8%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2017
$1,342
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2016
$1,342 (+2.1%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2015
$1,315 (+10.4%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2014
$1,191
$52,000 + $188,800
$240,800
2013
$1,192
$52,000 + $188,800
$240,800
Tax history for 148 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,558 (+0.4%)
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2025
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2024
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2023
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2022
$2,548
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2021
$2,548 (+57.2%)
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2020
$1,621 (+2.6%)
$45,500 + $345,200
$390,700
2019
$1,580 (+10.2%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2018
$1,434 (+6.8%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2017
$1,342
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2016
$1,342 (+2.1%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2015
$1,315 (+10.4%)
$41,000 + $207,200
$248,200
2014
$1,191
$52,000 + $188,800
$240,800
2013
$1,192
$52,000 + $188,800
$240,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Elkin NC take 21 N 22 mil rt Andrews Ridge Rd 1 mile rt Chestnut Grove Church Rd 3.3 mi rt NC 18 1.1 miles rt hope 0.2 mi rt Riverside Dr 0.2 mi rt driveway From Mt Airy Hwy 89 21 miles left NC 18 9.5 mi lft Riverside Dr 0.2 mi home on rt
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,944
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Alleghany County
APN: 4001092311
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
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Glade Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 4.1mi
5/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 4.7mi
7/10
Sparta Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 5.0mi
4/10
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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 92° 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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Estimated sale price
$549,000 – $665,000
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