This home would be a great starter home or a wonderful place for a second home in the beautiful NC mountains! The Blue Ridge parkway is at your doorstep. Peer out your kitchen window for gorgeous long distant views of the mountains. The community offers something for everyone: great shopping in unique locally owned shops, mingle with locals at the coffee shops, play golf, pickleball, tennis, lots of hiking trails. Don't forget kayaking, canoeing, fishing and all kinds of river activities. The Arts Council sponsors concerts, tours and so many activities for your entertainment. There are so many wineries in the area! You'll love the cottage finish accents, tiled shower, finished wood ceiling in bath and laundry. There's lots of storage in the basement (during a recent showing on a rainy day there was water in the basement)**. A fenced yard for your pets. You have to see to believe the charm of this updated 1959 home. ** Price has been adjusted to compensate for repairs. See estimates
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gayle Gibson• New River Realty & Rentals
Bought with Gregory Miller• Alleghany High Country Realty
This home would be a great starter home or a wonderful place for a second home in the beautiful NC mountains! The Blue Ridge parkway is at your doorstep. You've only to peer out your kitchen window for gorgeous long distant views of the mountains. The community offers something for everyone: great shopping in unique locally owned shops, mingle with locals at the coffee shops, play golf or pickleball or tennis, lots of hiking trails. There is even a skateboard park. Don't forget kayaking, canoeing, fishing and all kinds of river activities. The Arts Council sponsors concerts, tours and so many activities for your entertainment. There are so many wineries in the area and a local brewery on main street. You'll love the cottage finish accents, tiled shower, finished wood ceiling in bath and laundry. There's lots of storage in the basement (during a recent showing, on rainy day, water was present in the basement) * * . A fenced yard for your pets. You have to see to believe the charm of this updated 1959 home. Update: Price adjusted to compensate for repairs to basement water. Estimate of repairs available.
HCMLS #218461
Dec 2, 2019
Sold
$103,000
$85/sq ft
Oct 17, 2019
Listed
$105,000
$87/sq ft
+17
Fabulous brick ranch home, located 2 miles out of town on a quiet country road. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home includes an office and a large laundry room. It features original hardwood floors, fresh interior paint and a newly remodeled bathroom. This home does have central a/c, a metal roof and an unfinished dry basement; great for storage. This property has a large backyard, with a small fenced in pasture which would be great for farm animals. Great starter home or income potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2024
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2023
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2022
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2021
$736 (+3.1%)
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2020
$714 (+2.2%)
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2019
$698
$17,200 + $83,300
$100,500
Tax history for 948 Tayson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2024
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2023
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2022
$736
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2021
$736 (+3.1%)
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2020
$714 (+2.2%)
$27,200 + $74,500
$101,700
2019
$698
$17,200 + $83,300
$100,500
*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
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,142
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
3070420003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished, Basement
Basement Area: 1142
Room Information
# of Rooms: 0
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.79
Land Information
Land Description: Mountain View, Partially Fenced
Water Source: Private, Well
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1959
# of Fireplaces: 0
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,213
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $736
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Oil
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From I-77 N, take Hwy 21 North to Sparta. from Main Street, turn left (South) on Whitehead St/Hwy 18, travel approx 1.5 miles, turn left on Tayson Road, go approx 0.9 miles, home on right. Sign in yard
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,142
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Alleghany County
APN: 3070420003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Schools
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Sparta Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 1.8mi
4/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 2.0mi
7/10
Blue Ridge Christian School
Private K-7 • 1.7mi
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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
0.31% chance of being 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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sparta, NC • 28675
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Estimated sale price
$205,000 – $248,000
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