Alleghany County property record for 482 Highland Dr, Sparta, NC 28675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.66 acres (72,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $642 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3071333730 |
| Primary APN | 3071333730 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 72,310 sqft (1.66 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6851 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 482 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28675-9240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | #156-167 EDGAR WMS |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMS, EDGAR ESTAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 156-167 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAP CIVIL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
482 Highland Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 42, SPARTA, NC 28675-0042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 482 Highland Dr was $642 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 1.6% 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 | $642.00 (+1.58%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $170,400 Land $39,200 Building $131,200 | $170,400 Land $39,200 Building $131,200 |
| 2025 | $632.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $170,400 Land $39,200 Building $131,200 | $170,400 Land $39,200 Building $131,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 482 Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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.
Wildfire risk around 482 Highland Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF SPARTA serves 1,900 people · EPA ID NC0103010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from VIRGINIA CAROLINA WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 2.05 mg/L (2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 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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