Alleghany County property record for 1691 Independence Rd, Sparta, NC 28675
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,380 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 179 acres (7,809,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,816 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3071487225 |
| Primary APN | 3071487225 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,809,001 sqft (179 acres) |
| Garage Area | 323 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 201 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Lean-To | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 6553 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1691 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28675-9385 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F1 |
| Legal Description | TD SPLIT FROM 3071-48-6336 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAP CIVIL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1691 INDEPENDENCE RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-9385 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,816.00 (+0.36%) | $431,900 (-) Land $274,200 Building $157,700 | $953,900 (-) Land $796,200 Building $157,700 |
| 2025 | $2,806.00 | ||
| 2023 | $431,900 Land $274,200 Building $157,700 | $953,900 Land $796,200 Building $157,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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