Alleghany County property record for 118 Metz Ln, Sparta, NC 28675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 698 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 7.72 acres (336,283 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3969973798 |
| Primary APN | 3969973798 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 698 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 336,283 sqft (7.72 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 1496 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 118 METZ LN |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28675-8110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TW SPLIT FROM 3979-08-1321 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUINCY & DOCIA HIGGINS ESTATE |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
118 Metz Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 METZ LN, SPARTA, NC 28675-8110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20073189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 311 / 843 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 118 Metz Ln was $765, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Unified School District | Alleghany County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $765.00 (+1.06%) | $103,200 Land $77,000 Building $26,200 | $103,200 Land $77,000 Building $26,200 |
| 2025 | $757.00 | ||
| 2023 | $103,200 Land $77,000 Building $26,200 | $103,200 Land $77,000 Building $26,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Metz Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 118 Metz Ln is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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