Welcome home to relaxed, single-level living just five minutes from downtown Sparta! Featuring an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, this beautifully updated home seamlessly connects everyday comfort with easy entertaining. Cozy up around the living room’s wood stove on chilly winter nights, or step outside to your outdoor oasis complete with a covered front porch, an expansive back deck with a hot tub, a fire pit, and a fully fenced yard for your pets. The functional layout includes a primary suite with a private ensuite bath, plus two guest bedrooms with a shared hall bath. The attached garage has been creatively converted into a game room for extra living space. Extensive 2023 updates provide total peace of mind, including brand-new bathroom remodels, freshly refinished hardwood floors, updated appliances, and a new heat pump. Located in the desirable Rivers Edge neighborhood, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to a riverfront community park featuring direct Little River access for fishing, kayaking, and tubing, plus a neighborhood gazebo and field for large gatherings. Quaint shops, local dining, and live music are just minutes away. Home being sold fully furnished. Short-term rental history available. Explore more photos and details at deerriverretreat.com.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$288Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jonathan Bradley• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty
Nice one Level Home located just outside Sparta in the extra Territorial Mile of Town. Home features 3BR/2BA, open Kitchen/Dining/Living, Refinished Hardwood & Laminate flooring, Gas Range & Water Heater, Wood burning free standing Stove, Attached 1 Car Garage with drop down Storage up top. Home has recently been renovated with new paint inside and outside. New Shower in Hall Bathroom. New Vanities, Commodes & exterior doors. New Heat Pump and all New Appliances. Home has a common area access on the Little River. Bring your Fishing Pole. Great Trout Fishing here. There's a Pavilion & outdoor Fire Ring There too. Home has seasonal Views. Sit on the Covered Front Porch and listen to the rapids of Little River. Great Location! Check this out today!
HCMLS #241613
Mar 29, 2023
Sold
$230,000
$176/sq ft
Mar 15, 2023
Pending
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Mar 10, 2023
Relisted
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Mar 1, 2023
Delisted
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Jan 31, 2023
Listed
$237,500
$182/sq ft
+30
Nice one Level Home located just outside Sparta in the extra Territorial Mile of Town. Home features 3BR/2BA, open Kitchen/Dining/Living, Refinished Hardwood & Laminate flooring, Gas Range & Water Heater, Wood burning free standing Stove, Attached 1 Car Garage with drop down Storage up top. Home has recently been renovated with new paint inside and outside. Handicap Tub in one Bathroom. New Vanities, Commodes & exterior doors. Home has a common area access on the Little River. Bring your Fishing Pole. Great Trout Fishing here. There's a Pavilion & outdoor Fire Ring There too. Home has seasonal Views. Sit on the Covered Front Porch and listen to the rapids of Little River. Great Location! Check this out today!
Public Records
Aug 1, 2022
Sold
$150,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,025
$32,100 + $116,300
$148,400
2024
$1,025 (+2.4%)
$31,500 + $116,300
$147,800
2023
$1,000 (+82.2%)
$31,500 + $112,400
$143,900
2022
$549
$31,500 + $112,400
$143,900
2021
$549 (+13.0%)
$31,500 + $112,400
$143,900
2020
$486 (+23.0%)
$31,500 + $112,400
$143,900
2019
$395 (−6.4%)
$20,500 + $106,400
$126,900
2018
$422 (+6.9%)
$20,500 + $106,400
$126,900
2017
$395 (−45.1%)
$20,500 + $106,400
$126,900
2016
$720 (+2.1%)
$20,500 + $106,400
$126,900
2015
$705 (+5.1%)
$20,500 + $106,400
$126,900
2014
$671 (−0.1%)
$22,700 + $107,500
$130,200
2013
$672
$22,700 + $107,500
$130,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,304
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3080352803
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
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 92° expected this year, 19 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
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 674 Rivers Edge Rd
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