Cozy Mountain Cottage nestled beside a bubbling stream in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax out on the deck, listen to the the water flowing & the the sounds of nature. This cottage features a heated sunroom, a large outdoor firepit & large yard filled w/ abundances of wildlife. Enjoy cozy nights around the woodburning fireplace in the living room. Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Trout fishing right across the road a short distance to Stone Mountain State Park, The New River.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.88 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gregory Miller• Alleghany High Country Realty
Cozy Mountain Cottage nestled beside a bubbling stream in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax out on the deck, listen to the the water flowing and the the sounds of nature. This cottage features a heated sun room, a large outdoor firepit and large yard filled with abundances of wildlife. Enjoy cozy nights around the woodburning fireplace in the living room. Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Trout fishing right across the road. a short distance to Stone Mountain State Park, The New River. Convenient to Sparta NC and Elkin NC.
Triad MLS #971003
Jul 23, 2020
Sold
$83,000
$141/sq ft
Mar 24, 2020
Listed
$82,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 16, 2015
Sold
$74,500
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$801
$39,300 + $58,300
$97,600
2024
$801 (+18.0%)
$39,300 + $72,900
$112,200
2023
$679
$39,300 + $53,400
$92,700
2022
$679
$39,300 + $53,400
$92,700
2021
$679 (+28.1%)
$39,300 + $53,400
$92,700
2019
$530 (+12.5%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2018
$471 (+6.9%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2017
$441
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2016
$441 (+4.8%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2015
$421 (+5.8%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2014
$398 (−0.1%)
$24,800 + $47,200
$72,000
2013
$398
$24,800 + $47,200
$72,000
Tax history for 1698 Dewitt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$801
$39,300 + $58,300
$97,600
2024
$801 (+18.0%)
$39,300 + $72,900
$112,200
2023
$679
$39,300 + $53,400
$92,700
2022
$679
$39,300 + $53,400
$92,700
2021
$679 (+28.1%)
$39,300 + $53,400
$92,700
2019
$530 (+12.5%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2018
$471 (+6.9%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2017
$441
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2016
$441 (+4.8%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2015
$421 (+5.8%)
$29,300 + $43,100
$72,400
2014
$398 (−0.1%)
$24,800 + $47,200
$72,000
2013
$398
$24,800 + $47,200
$72,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.62 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
852
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3989826610
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished, Basement, Partial
Basement Area: 200
Room Information
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.88
Land Information
Water Source: Private
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1975
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Building Information
Building Area Total: 588
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $428
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Multiple Systems, Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Location
HOA Information
Association: Wilkes County
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From Downtown Sparta, Travel hwy 21 S 4.7 miles, Turn Right onto Dewitt Rd, Travel 1.7 miles, House on the right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 852
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3989826610
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Schools
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Sparta Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 4.3mi
4/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 4.5mi
7/10
Blue Ridge Christian School
Private K-8 • 3.8mi
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5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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, 20 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
$156,000 – $189,000
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