185 James St, Sparta, NC 28675 Property Records

Alleghany County property record for 185 James St, Sparta, NC 28675

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.87 acres (37,897 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$160,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$803 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3071403518

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3071403518
Alternative APN
  • 80409

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,568 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area37,897 sqft (0.87 acres)
Garage TypeBasement

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area128 sqft
Deck Area160 sqft
Patio Area72 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number80409
Street Address185 JAMES ST
CitySPARTA
StateNC
Zip28675-8462
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTOWN
Legal DescriptionMASONITE SIDING
Legal SubdivisionS CARSON ESTATE
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Township / Civil DivisionGAP CIVIL
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address185 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 13, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20202680
Deed Book / Page413 / 107
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0354/0416
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Recording DateNov 12, 2020
Property Address185 JAMES ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-8462
Document Number413/107
Book / Page413 / 107
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 22
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Instrument2680
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$320.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1414 BALD KNOB RD, 1414, SPARTA, NC 28675-9390

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 SEDGWICK ST, JAMESBURG, NJ 08831-1209

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

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$803.00 (+1.26%)$110,900 (-) Land $28,700 Building $82,200$110,900 (-) Land $28,700 Building $82,200
2025$793.00$110,900 (-) Land $28,700 Building $82,200
2023$110,900 Land $28,700 Building $82,200$110,900 (-) Land $28,700 Building $82,200
2021$110,900 Land $28,700 Building $82,200

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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