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488 Hickory Mountain Rd, Sparta, NC 28675
About this home
STUNNING LONG RANGE VIEWS FROM this 3 BR, 2 BA exceptional home located in a great location just minutes from the center of Sparta and all the amenities the town has to offer. Low maintenance exterior features vinyl siding that was installed in 2015 and new deck in 2020 with outside grill. Lots of fruit trees including apple and pear, paved drive, gutter guards and state maintained road frontage. Home features two bedrooms upstairs with sliding glass doors leading onto a balcony. Upper level has a full bath. Primary bedroom on the main floor with spacious laundry room, full bath and lots of cabinet and storage space. Enjoy the view in the cozy living room which has a woodstove inserted into the fireplace, the attached two car garage that leads into a bonus room that could be used as a study, office, etc. Walkout basement offers more storage space. Home has a private well, but has access to a community water system that is already in place. Newer doors and windows and lots more too numerous to mention. Don't let this one get away!
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Sale history for 488 Hickory Mountain Rd
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$210/sq ft
$127/sq ft
$115/sq ft
Tax history for 488 Hickory Mountain Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
- Appliances: Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Masonry, Other, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Walk-Out Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,568
- Levels: Two
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Frame
- Property Features
- Has View
- 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 : 0.75
- Lot Size Area: 0.75
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.75
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,182
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Utilities: Water Available
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Sparta
- High School: Alleghany
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Hickory Mountain
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,517
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 0.79 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1976
- Year Renovated: 1976
- County: Alleghany County
- APN: 3081270137
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • 1.7mi
Public 9-12 • 1.4mi
Private K-7 • 1.9mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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