Entered for Comp Purposes. Quaint Cottage style home located in the heart of Sparta. Walk to the grocery, drug store, bank or downtown. Property is currently rented. Home features 2BR/1BA, spacious Living room with Gas Log Fireplace, Open Kitchen/Dining, Small Den & Laundry on the Main floor, Large Bedroom upstairs, and small Office. Nice back yard and large shade trees. Check this out. It's hard to find this location and quaintness.
Quaint Cottage style home located in the heart of Sparta. Walk to the grocery, drug store, bank or downtown. Property is currently rented. Home features 2BR/1BA, spacious Living room with Gas Log Fireplace, Open Kitchen/Dining, Small Den & Laundry on the Main floor, Large Bedroom upstairs, and small Office. Nice back yard and large shade trees. Check this out. It's hard to find this location and quaintness.
Public Records
Oct 15, 2015
Sold
$53,500
HCMLS #39156072
Oct 15, 2015
Sold
$53,400
Jul 9, 2015
Listed
$59,900
+6
Cute home right in the town of Sparta. Main level master bedroom with two upstairs. Great little starter home or investment property. One bedroom does not have closet but room for one.
Public Records
Oct 8, 2009
Sold
$58,100
Public Records
Dec 13, 2005
Sold
$30,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$601
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2024
$601
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2023
$601
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2022
$601 (−29.9%)
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2021
$858 (+12.9%)
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2020
$760 (+0.6%)
$22,900 + $51,800
$74,700
2019
$755 (+9.0%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2018
$693 (+4.3%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2017
$664 (+1.1%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2016
$657 (+0.9%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2015
$651 (+18.6%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2014
$549 (−0.1%)
$14,700 + $44,300
$59,000
2013
$550
$14,700 + $44,300
$59,000
Tax history for 539 Ballpark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$601
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2024
$601
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2023
$601
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2022
$601 (−29.9%)
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2021
$858 (+12.9%)
$22,900 + $57,400
$80,300
2020
$760 (+0.6%)
$22,900 + $51,800
$74,700
2019
$755 (+9.0%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2018
$693 (+4.3%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2017
$664 (+1.1%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2016
$657 (+0.9%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2015
$651 (+18.6%)
$13,600 + $53,000
$66,600
2014
$549 (−0.1%)
$14,700 + $44,300
$59,000
2013
$550
$14,700 + $44,300
$59,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3070779557
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: Cellar
Room Information
# of Rooms: 0
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate
Interior Features: Built-in Shelves, Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Logs, Separate Shower
Interior Sq. Ft
Heated Finished Sq. Ft. Range (Total): 1100 - 1400
Heated Finished Sq. Ft. Range (Main Level): 900 - 1200
Heated Finished Sq. Ft. Range (Second Level): 100 - 300
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Storage Building(s)
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Land Information
Acres Range: 0 - 0
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1960
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Den
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $760
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: 18N, right on Main St in Sparta, right on Thompson St, go to stop sign - home directly in front of stop sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3070779557
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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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 • 0.9mi
4/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 1.0mi
7/10
Blue Ridge Christian School
Private K-7 • 1.0mi
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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 91° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$180,000 – $218,000
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