Charming Mountain Cottage home with views of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Pine Swamp area on 0.646 acres. This 3BR/2BA home with a covered front porch offers a peaceful setting just minutes from Downtown Sparta, NC. The 1950's home has been updated with Mini-split HVAC systems, tile and Laminate flooring, large lower bedroom with walk-in closet; The Living Room has a Gas Logs / Stone fireplace and upstairs offers built-in cabinets in the Landing area of the Stairway. 2 upper Bedrooms and a 3rd room downstairs that could be made into another bedroom/office area. Outside you have additional storage buildings and a fenced area in the yard that would be great for pets.
This is an older home that has been completely remodeled. New roof, vinyl siding, shutters, gutters, windows, landscaping, rockwork, new floor covering, ceiling fans, 2 mini-split 18000 BTU heating and air units, remodeled kitchen with island, tile kitchen floors, gas wall heater for back-up, stove, ref. , dishwasher, washer, dryer, covered front porch, 2 outbuildings. 3 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and 5 to downtown Sparta. Great neighborhood with breath taking mountain views.
Triad MLS #750684
Apr 15, 2015
Sold
$32,500
$14/sq ft
Mar 26, 2015
Listed
$32,500
$14/sq ft
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$970 (+1.0%)
$25,600 + $111,900
$137,500
2025
$960 (+1.1%)
$25,600 + $111,900
$137,500
2024
$950
$25,600 + $111,900
$137,500
2023
$950
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2022
$950
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2021
$950 (+40.1%)
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2020
$678 (+2.2%)
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2019
$663 (+11.8%)
$14,000 + $80,700
$94,700
2018
$593 (+27.9%)
$14,000 + $80,700
$94,700
2017
$464
$14,000 + $80,700
$94,700
2016
$464 (+1,264.7%)
$14,000 + $62,900
$76,900
2015
$34 (−84.3%)
$14,000 + $62,900
$76,900
2014
$216 (−0.2%)
$12,300 + $54,300
$66,600
2013
$217
$12,300 + $54,300
$66,600
Tax history for 2284 Pine Swamp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$970 (+1.0%)
$25,600 + $111,900
$137,500
2025
$960 (+1.1%)
$25,600 + $111,900
$137,500
2024
$950
$25,600 + $111,900
$137,500
2023
$950
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2022
$950
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2021
$950 (+40.1%)
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2020
$678 (+2.2%)
$24,000 + $111,900
$135,900
2019
$663 (+11.8%)
$14,000 + $80,700
$94,700
2018
$593 (+27.9%)
$14,000 + $80,700
$94,700
2017
$464
$14,000 + $80,700
$94,700
2016
$464 (+1,264.7%)
$14,000 + $62,900
$76,900
2015
$34 (−84.3%)
$14,000 + $62,900
$76,900
2014
$216 (−0.2%)
$12,300 + $54,300
$66,600
2013
$217
$12,300 + $54,300
$66,600
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,755
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3979925236
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Other
Has Heating
Heating: Ductless, Fireplace(s), Kerosene
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Stone, Propane
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,295
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Stone, Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.646
Lot Size Area: 0.646
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.646
Zoning Description: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $721
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Sparta
High School: Alleghany
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3979925236
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
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Sparta Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 3.7mi
4/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 3.9mi
7/10
Blue Ridge Christian School
Private K-7 • 3.7mi
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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
0.62% 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
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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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
$273,000 – $331,000
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