117 James St, Sparta, NC 28675 Property Records

Alleghany County property record for 117 James St, Sparta, NC 28675

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.48 acres (20,909 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$152,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$986 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Transfer
Feb 2020 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3071406334

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3071406334
Alternative APNs
  • 79750
  • 45333

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,856 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,856 sqft
Basement Area1,856 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMetal Frame
Lot Area20,909 sqft (0.48 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area790 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area228 sqft
Deck Area220 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number45333
Street Address117 JAMES ST
CitySPARTA
StateNC
Zip28675-8462
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTOWN
Legal Description#66-69 TRANSOU GROVE
Legal SubdivisionTRANSOU GROVE
Legal Block154
Legal Lot Number66-69
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Township / Civil DivisionGAP CIVIL
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address117 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 4, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 12, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 12, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 12, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242348
Deed Book / Page447 / 1092
Prior Transfer DateMar 2, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc000406/202
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Recording DateMar 4, 2020
Property Address117 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462
Document Number000406/202
Book / Page406 / 202
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 82
Instrument DateMar 2, 2020
Instrument405
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address117 JAMES ST, 117, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address108 HILL ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8718

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Recording DateFeb 12, 2020
Property Address117 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462
Document Number00405/1082
Book / Page405 / 1082
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2020
Instrument256
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address108 HILL ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8718

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Recording DateFeb 12, 2020
Property Address117 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462
Document Number00405/1058
Book / Page405 / 1058
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2020
Instrument252
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address108 HILL ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8718

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany County
MunicipalitySparta Town
Unified School DistrictAlleghany County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$986.00 (+1.02%)$140,100 (-) Land $24,800 Building $115,300$140,100 (-) Land $24,800 Building $115,300
2025$976.00$140,100 (-) Land $24,800 Building $115,300
2023$140,100 Land $24,800 Building $115,300$140,100 (-) Land $24,800 Building $115,300
2021$140,100 Land $24,800 Building $115,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF SPARTA
serves 1,900 people · EPA ID NC0103010
Water SourcePurchased surface water from VIRGINIA CAROLINA WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb
Copper2.05 mg/L (2017)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Apr 2018
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000

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