Alleghany County property record for 1596 Brown Rd, Sparta, NC 28675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 7.58 acres (330,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,157 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3978576269 |
| Primary APN | 3978576269 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 330,185 sqft (7.58 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 80421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 MILLER KNOB RD |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28675-9684 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
1596 Brown Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6811 BARNACK DR, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22152-3317 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1596 BROWN RD, SPARTA, NC 28675 |
| Document Number | 000413/276 |
| Book / Page | 413 / 276 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 274 WRANGLEWOOD DR, 274, WELLINGTON, FL 33414-4835 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 GRANT AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115-3707 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1596 Brown Rd was $1,157, up 0.9% 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 | $1,157.00 (+0.87%) | $167,400 Land $106,100 Building $61,300 | $167,400 Land $106,100 Building $61,300 |
| 2025 | $1,147.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,400 Land $106,100 Building $61,300 | $167,400 Land $106,100 Building $61,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1596 Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 1596 Brown Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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