157 James St, Sparta, NC 28675 Property Records

Alleghany County property record for 157 James St, Sparta, NC 28675

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.49 acres (21,344 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Sep 2009)
Tax Bill$992 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3071403379

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3071403379
Alternative APN
  • 10226

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,064 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area21,344 sqft (0.49 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area336 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area336 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Patio Area264 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number10226
Street Address157 JAMES ST
CitySPARTA
StateNC
Zip28675
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTOWN
Legal Description#18-22 MOXLEY CHARI
Legal SubdivisionMOXLEY, CHARITY ESTATE
Legal Block096
Legal Lot Number18-22
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Township / Civil DivisionGAP CIVIL
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1902, SPARTA, NC 28675-1902
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20092442
Deed Book / Page331 / 1459
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Property Address157 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyACCURATE TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number403/526
DateOct 22, 2019
Book Page403/526
Instrument2210
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025

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$142,700 (-) Land $24,900 Building $117,800$142,700 (-) Land $24,900 Building $117,800
2025$992.00
2023$142,700 Land $24,900 Building $117,800$142,700 Land $24,900 Building $117,800

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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