253 Ward Circle Dr, Sparta, NC 28675 Property Records

Alleghany County property record for 253 Ward Circle Dr, Sparta, NC 28675

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.98 acres (42,689 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$531 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2019 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3997890725`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3997890725`
Alternative APNs	`79185` `83571`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,524 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	984 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	42,689 sqft (0.98 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	130 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	83571
Street Address	253 WARD CIRCLE DR
City	SPARTA
State	NC
Zip	28675-8757
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	#20 RICH MTN ACRES
Legal Subdivision	RICH HILL MOUNTAIN ACRES
Legal Block	112
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHANY NC
Township / Civil Division	CHERRY LANE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4039
Census Tract	950100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	253 WARD CIRCLE DR, SPARTA, NC 28675-8757
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 12, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Jul 12, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Aug 1, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHANY NC
Property Address	253 WARD CIRCLE DR, SPARTA, NC 28675-8757
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	000401/285
Date	Jul 12, 2019
Book Page	401/285
Instrument	1411

Lender

Name	HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHANY NC
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2019
Property Address	253 WARD CIRCLE DR, SPARTA, NC 28675-8757
Document Number	401/283
Book / Page	401 / 283
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	1410
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5150 RIVERFRONT DR APT A, A, BRADENTON, FL 34208-5214

Mortgage

Document Number	401/285
Date	Jul 12, 2019
Book Page	401/285
Instrument	1411

Lender

Name	HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHANY NC
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2017
Property Address	253 WARD CIRCLE DR, SPARTA, NC 28675-8757
Document Number	386/1054
Book / Page	386 / 1054
Map Reference	PL 4 PG 106
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2017
Instrument	01362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	268 WARD CIRCLE DR, SPARTA, NC 28675-8757

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Alleghany County
Unified School District	Alleghany County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$531.00 (+1.92%) Senior Citizen's exemption	$133,000 (-) Land $35,900 Building $97,100	$133,000 (-) Land $35,900 Building $97,100
2025	$521.00 Senior Citizen's exemption
2023		$133,000 Land $35,900 Building $97,100	$133,000 Land $35,900 Building $97,100

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 · 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
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2018 · rainfall accumulation

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

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	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone Fiber	2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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