VIEWS! Long range scenic views overlooking mtns + meadows. Dazzling displays of light await you from the sweeping back porch to enjoy the vista views. Take a look at the conversation area of tree and stone the deck is built around. Views like this w/such a lovely home are rare! Enter into a freshly updated home w/attention to detail. Gorgeous hardwood floors in living area w/cozy stone fireplace. Sit down, relax and enjoy the view from inside as well. Updated kitchen is open to living area creating an inviting space to unwind or entertain. Main BR is on main level w/en suite bath. Views from the master area as well. Upstairs you'll find 2 more areas for sleeping w/ nice full bath. Many of the furnishings convey. Please see MLS data of items that do not convey. There is also a garage for your car/storage. Walk out to the wide covered back porch to take in the magic of the expansive view. All of this + 1.44 acres make up your special retreat. The mountains are calling....see you soon!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.44 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lesia Cockerham• Keller Williams Realty Elite
VIEWS! Long range scenic views over looking mountains and meadows. Dazzling displays of light await you from the sweeping back porch to enjoy the vista views. Be sure to take a look at the conversation area of tree and stone the deck is built around. Views like this with such a lovely home are rare! Enter into a freshly updated home with attention to detail. Gorgeous hardwood floors in living area with cozy stone fireplace. Sit down, relax and enjoy the view from inside as well. Updated kitchen is open to living area creating an inviting space to unwind or entertain. Master is on main level with en suite bath. There are views from the master area as well. Upstairs you'll find 2 more areas for sleeping with a nice full bath. Many of the furnishings convey. Please see list in the MLS data of items that do not convey. There is also a garage for your car or storage. Walk out to the wide covered back porch to take in the magic of the expansive view. All of this and 1.44 acres make up your special mountain retreat. The mountains are calling. .. .. see you soon!
Public Records
Sep 18, 2020
Sold
$265,000
$149/sq ft
HCMLS #222672
Sep 18, 2020
Sold
$262,000
$147/sq ft
Jun 23, 2020
Listed
$265,000
$149/sq ft
+31
Immense views over amazing scenery, long range layers of mountains with patchwork meadows, farm land and woods. This charming rustic cabin is cozy with a great room floorplan with windows toward the big views. Main floor includes the living area, kitchen/dining, primary suite, guest bath and laundry making this easy , level entry one level living home. Upstairs features 1 bedroom, 1 full bath and a bonus room. A huge 39x11, covered deck allows you to enjoy the view no matter the weather. Open deck has perfect area for grilling with buiilt-in seating. Great plus is the oversize one car garage for all your seasonal items. Located in the community of Laurel Mountain Estates, 10 minutes to Sparta, 25 minutes to West Jefferson. Enjoy nearby hiking, biking, canoeing and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The night skies in Sparta are amazingly clear for the star gazers.
Public Records
Sep 28, 2007
Sold
$290,000
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 2005
Sold
$240,000
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,743 (+0.6%)
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2025
$1,733
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2024
$1,733
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2023
$1,733
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2022
$1,733 (+7.8%)
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2021
$1,607 (+14.7%)
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2020
$1,401 (+7.1%)
$62,200 + $167,500
$229,700
2019
$1,308 (+10.4%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2018
$1,185 (+6.8%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2017
$1,109
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2016
$1,108 (+2.0%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2015
$1,086 (−4.1%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2014
$1,132
$56,800 + $171,300
$228,100
2013
$1,132
$56,800 + $171,300
$228,100
Tax history for 1634 Toms Knob Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,743 (+0.6%)
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2025
$1,733
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2024
$1,733
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2023
$1,733
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2022
$1,733 (+7.8%)
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2021
$1,607 (+14.7%)
$62,200 + $186,600
$248,800
2020
$1,401 (+7.1%)
$62,200 + $167,500
$229,700
2019
$1,308 (+10.4%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2018
$1,185 (+6.8%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2017
$1,109
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2016
$1,108 (+2.0%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2015
$1,086 (−4.1%)
$51,400 + $151,300
$202,700
2014
$1,132
$56,800 + $171,300
$228,100
2013
$1,132
$56,800 + $171,300
$228,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From the Courthouse in Sparta, Travel Hwy 21 N for approximately 3 miles. HWY 21 becomes HWY 221. Continue 5.3 miles to R into Laurel Mountain Estates. Bear right onto Tom's Knob. Continue approximately 1.6 miles to home on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3031812575
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Piney Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 4.0mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 16 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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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $517,000
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