Alleghany County property record for 171 Mountain High Rd, Sparta, NC 28675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.91 acres (83,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,138 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3969142679 |
| Primary APN | 3969142679 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 83,200 sqft (1.91 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Lean-To | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 84650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 MOUNTAIN HIGH RD |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28675-8473 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | #48 MTN HIGH |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN HIGH |
| Legal Block | 090 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
171 Mountain High Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 MOUNTAIN HIGH RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-8473 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025657 |
| Deed Book / Page | 450 / 287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Property Address | 171 MOUNTAIN HIGH RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-8473 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 400/1431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 400/1431 |
| Instrument | 1324 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Mountain High Rd was $1,138, 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 | $1,138.00 (+0.89%) | $164,400 Land $44,100 Building $120,300 | $164,400 Land $44,100 Building $120,300 |
| 2025 | $1,128.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,400 Land $44,100 Building $120,300 | $164,400 Land $44,100 Building $120,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Mountain High 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 171 Mountain High 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 8 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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