261 Duncan St, Sparta, NC 28675 Property Records

Alleghany County property record for 261 Duncan St, Sparta, NC 28675

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 973 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$132,500 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$638 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3070780097

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3070780097
Alternative APNs
  • 79936
  • 5736

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area973 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area973 sqft
Basement Area973 sqft
Utility Area36 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area266 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area266 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Deck Area30 sqft
Patio Area250 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number79936
Street Address261 DUNCAN ST
CitySPARTA
StateNC
Zip28675-9753
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTOWN
Legal Description#13 WOMBLE JULIUS
Legal SubdivisionWOMBLE, JULIUS
Legal Block168
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Township / Civil DivisionGAP CIVIL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1502, SPARTA, NC 28675-1502
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 16, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221428
Deed Book / Page430 / 69
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Recording DateJun 14, 2022
Property Address261 DUNCAN ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-9753
Document Number0000430/69
Book / Page430 / 69
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 81
Instrument DateJun 1, 2022
Instrument1428
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$265.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4404 NORMAN RD, 4404, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703-4923

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1502, SPARTA, NC 28675-1502

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHANY NC
Recording DateOct 16, 2020
Property Address261 DUNCAN ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-9753
Document Number412/303
Book / Page412 / 303
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 68
Instrument DateOct 9, 2020
Instrument2374
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$130.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address209 S SHORE DR, 209, SURF CITY, NC 28445-6673

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 DUNCAN ST, SPARTA, NC 28675-9753

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025

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$86,200 (-) Land $23,600 Building $62,600$86,200 (-) Land $23,600 Building $62,600
2025$638.00
2023$86,200 Land $23,600 Building $62,600$86,200 Land $23,600 Building $62,600

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1979 · 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% 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 131 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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