Truly unique home in Alleghany county. Constructed as a 'home within a home', this house was built as an eco friendly, efficient place with a low impact to the environment. Get back to nature in this wooded setting with mature trees, secluded feeling with over 3 acres, and beautiful creek to relax your cares away. This home feels as if you have left the outside world behind. A south-facing wall of windows helps keep the home warm in winter. The home within a home creates extra insulation and utilizes fans to create airflow to keep the home warm in winter and cool in the summer. Out back, wind your way down to the creek. There are several level spots along the bank to camp out under the stars. Enjoy the up close view of Bullhead Mountain from your back yard. Close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Newly installed air-conditioning units even though you may not need it. Call for a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jay Woodruff• Keller Williams Realty Elite
Truly unique home in Alleghany county. Constructed as a 'home within a home', this house was built as an eco friendly, efficient place with a low impact to the environment. Get back to nature in this wooded setting with mature trees, secluded feeling with over 3 acres, and beautiful creek to relax your cares away. This home feels as if you have left the outside world behind. A south-facing wall of windows helps keep the home warm in winter. The home within a home creates extra insulation and utilizes fans to create airflow to keep the home warm in winter and cool in the summer. Out back, wind your way down to the creek. There are several level spots along the bank to camp out under the stars. Enjoy the up close view of Bullhead Mountain from your back yard. Only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Newly installed air-conditioning units even though you may not need it. Call for a showing today!
HCMLS #239981
Nov 8, 2022
Sold
$302,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 23, 2022
Listed
$285,000
$98/sq ft
+45
Truly unique home in Alleghany county. Constructed as a 'home within a home', this house was built as an eco friendly, efficient place with a low impact to the environment. Get back to nature in this wooded setting with mature trees, secluded feeling with over 3 acres, and beautiful creek to relax your cares away. This home feels as if you have left the outside world behind. A south-facing wall of windows helps keep the home warm in winter. The home within a home creates extra insulation and utilizes fans to create airflow to keep the home warm in winter and cool in the summer. Out back, wind your way down to the creek. There are several level spots along the bank to camp out under the stars. Enjoy the up close view of Bullhead Mountain from your back yard. Close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Newly installed air-conditioning units even though you may not need it. Call for a showing today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2024
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2023
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2022
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2021
$1,408 (+27.9%)
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2020
$1,101 (+4.0%)
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2019
$1,059 (+10.7%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2018
$956 (+6.9%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2017
$895
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2016
$895 (+2.1%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2015
$877 (+15.5%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2014
$759 (+24.5%)
$36,900 + $111,900
$148,800
2013
$609
$36,900 + $80,000
$116,900
Tax history for 1527 Dewitt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2024
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2023
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2022
$1,408
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2021
$1,408 (+27.9%)
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2020
$1,101 (+4.0%)
$42,600 + $163,100
$205,700
2019
$1,059 (+10.7%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2018
$956 (+6.9%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2017
$895
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2016
$895 (+2.1%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2015
$877 (+15.5%)
$39,000 + $122,000
$161,000
2014
$759 (+24.5%)
$36,900 + $111,900
$148,800
2013
$609
$36,900 + $80,000
$116,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,003
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3989924544
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Garage Description: Detached Carport
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: No
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features
Attic Description: No Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain, Rural, Secluded, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded
Directions: From the courthouse in Sparta, take US 21 S for 2.1 mi. Turn right on Pine Swamp road for 0.3 mi. Turn left on Mahogany Rock Rd for 2 mi. Turn left on Dewitt Road for 0.5 mi. Property will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,003
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3989924544
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Alleghany County School District website to verify.
Sparta Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 4.4mi
4/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 4.5mi
7/10
Blue Ridge Christian School
Private K-8 • 3.6mi
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Lifestyle
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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 90° expected this year, 21 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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Historical weather
Sparta, NC • 28675
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $405,000
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